How Many People Are Named Berline?

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

Berline
Very Rare
Germanic

Berline is a very rare name, with only 115 people alive in the US today. It's such a classic, old-school name that only 1 in 2,870,975 Americans shares it. Most Berlines are over 60, making it a name from another era.

~115
Living in US
1 in 2,870,975
Americans
1919
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
A feminine name likely related to the German element 'ber' meaning bear, or derived from the word for a type of carriage.
🌐
Origin
Germanic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Elegant Independent Gentle
11
Life Path Number

The number 11 is a master number in numerology, associated with heightened intuition, spiritual insight, and the ability to inspire others. People with this life path are often seen as visionary and deeply sensitive to the world around them.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

12,211
Worldwide Bearers
#53,514
Global Rank
🇭🇹 Haiti
6,707
🇨🇲 Cameroon
3,160
🇨🇩 DR Congo
1,130
🇺🇸 United States
550
🇨🇬 Congo
237
🇰🇪 Kenya
91
🇵🇭 Philippines
63
🇧🇷 Brazil
62
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
43
🇮🇳 India
29

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
115 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 82
40
Would be under 30 (13%)
18
Would be 30–60 (6%)
260
Would be over 60 (82%)

All 318 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: 1919

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
80
Modern Appeal
20
International
96

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

📜 Berline Through the Generations

The name Berline has a rich history, with its peak in 1919 when 12 babies were given this name. Today, just 115 people in the US carry it, showing a stark decline over the years. This name is incredibly rare, with only 1 in 2,870,975 Americans sharing it. The majority, 82%, are over 60, indicating a strong generational link. While there were 318 total births across all time, the current living count is much lower, highlighting a gradual decline in popularity. This trend is particularly noticeable given the name's classic appeal, suggesting that while it was once popular, it's now more associated with older generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Florida 16
North Carolina 5
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Berline

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Berline's Germanic roots

📄 About the Name Berline

How Many People Have the Name Berline?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 115 people in the United States currently share the name Berline. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,870,975 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Berline a Common or Rare Name?

Berline is classified as Very 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 Berline Mean?

Berline means "A feminine name likely related to the German element 'ber' meaning bear, or derived from the word for a type of carriage." and comes from Germanic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Berline in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Berline Most Popular?

The name Berline reached peak popularity in 1919, with 12 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 Berline?

Approximately 115 people named Berline live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 318. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,870,975 Americans.

Is Berline a rare name?

Berline is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,870,975 Americans has this name.

What does the name Berline mean?

Berline means "A feminine name likely related to the German element 'ber' meaning bear, or derived from the word for a type of carriage." and comes from Germanic origins.

Is Berline more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Berline are male and 100% are female.

When was Berline most popular?

Berline peaked in 1919 with 12 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 US115
All-Time Births318
1 in X1 in 2,870,975
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age82
Peak Year1919
World Rank#53,514
Male %0%
Female %100%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.