How Many People Are Named Beryl?
Complete statistics for the name Beryl: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Beryl, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 97,674 Americans today, making it truly unique. With an estimated 3,379 people named Beryl living in the US, it's a classic that's seeing a slow rise in popularity.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 8 are believed to be natural leaders, destined for success and prosperity.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 94All 12,449 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: 1920Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Beryl Through the Generations
Beryl peaked in popularity way back in 1920 with 379 births, but its charm has endured through the decades. Today, most people named Beryl are over 60, with only 189 under 30, indicating a strong preference for this name among older generations. The name's resurgence suggests it's becoming trendy again, bringing a touch of vintage flair to modern times.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Beryl
Beryl is a given name with reference to the mineral beryl. Although more commonly a feminine given name, it has been used in the past as a masculine name, predominantly in the United States. Use as a male name likely comes from a variant spelling of the surname Burrell, whose seeming root is the Old French bovre, a reddish-brown woolen fabric with the resultant name denoting a worker in the wool trade. Beryl may also be a variant spelling of the Yiddish male name Berel.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Beryl's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Beryl
How Many People Have the Name Beryl?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,379 people in the United States currently share the name Beryl. That works out to roughly 1 in every 97,674 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Beryl a Common or Rare Name?
Beryl 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Beryl in SSA data, approximately 14% are male and 86% are female.
When Was Beryl Most Popular?
The name Beryl reached peak popularity in 1920, with 379 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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 Beryl?
Approximately 3,379 people named Beryl live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 12,449. That works out to roughly 1 in 97,674 Americans.
Is Beryl a rare name?
Beryl is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 97,674 Americans has this name.
What does the name Beryl mean?
The meaning and origin of Beryl are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Beryl more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 14% of people named Beryl are male and 86% are female.
When was Beryl most popular?
Beryl peaked in 1920 with 379 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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.