How Many People Are Named Berlin?

Complete statistics for the name Berlin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Berlin
Rare
German

Berlin means 'swamp' in German and it's very rare, with only 1 in 139,727 Americans having this name. There are 2,362 people named Berlin living in the US today, and most are under 30, making it a genuinely modern name.

~7,082
Living in US
1 in 46,802
Americans
2011
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Swamp
🌐
Origin
German
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Strong Independent Creative
33
Life Path Number

Life-path number 33 is often associated with leadership and humanitarian efforts.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,869
Worldwide Bearers
#41,467
Global Rank
🇸🇴 Somalia
359
🇵🇪 Peru
350
🇹🇷 Turkey
343
🇲🇽 Mexico
245
🇻🇪 Venezuela
204
🇹🇿 Tanzania
162
🇨🇴 Colombia
153
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
142
🇧🇴 Bolivia
104
🇿🇦 South Africa
77

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
677 (29%)
♀ Female
1,685 (71%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 45
1,782
Would be under 30 (53%)
350
Would be 30–60 (10%)
1,241
Would be over 60 (37%)

All 3,373 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2011

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
33
Modern Appeal
87
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Berlin Through the Generations

Berlin has seen a steady presence in the United States, peaking in popularity in 2011 with 102 births. Today, there are 2,362 people named Berlin living across the country, with a notable majority under 30 years old. The age distribution shows 1,782 under-30s, 350 aged between 30 and 60, and 1,241 over 60, indicating a stable trend with a younger demographic leading the way.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 571
Texas 97
Utah 52
Kentucky 44
Virginia 38
West Virginia 38
Arizona 21
North Carolina 20
Florida 16
Louisiana 15

✨ Similar Names to Berlin

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Berlin's German roots

📄 About the Name Berlin

How Many People Have the Name Berlin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,082 people in the United States currently share the name Berlin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 46,802 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Berlin a Common or Rare Name?

Berlin is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Berlin Mean?

Berlin means "swamp" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Berlin in SSA data, approximately 29% are male and 71% are female.

When Was Berlin Most Popular?

The name Berlin reached peak popularity in 2011, with 102 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Berlin?

Approximately 7,082 people named Berlin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,082. That works out to roughly 1 in 46,802 Americans.

Is Berlin a rare name?

Berlin is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 46,802 Americans has this name.

What does the name Berlin mean?

Berlin means "swamp" and comes from German origins.

Is Berlin more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 29% of people named Berlin are male and 71% are female.

When was Berlin most popular?

Berlin peaked in 2011 with 102 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US7,082
All-Time Births7,082
1 in X1 in 46,802
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age45
Peak Year2011
World Rank#41,467
Male %29%
Female %71%

Check the statistics for any first or last name

Search Names
Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.