Berkely Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Berkely means 'birch wood' or 'birch clearing'.
Meaning of the Name Berkely
Berkely is a variant spelling of Berkeley, which is derived from a surname of Old English origin. It is believed to have originated from a place name meaning 'birch wood' or 'birch clearing'. The name has historical importance as it was borne by the Berkeley family, an ancient aristocratic English family. It can also be associated with Berkeley, California, a city known for its prestigious university.
Popularity of the Name Berkely
The popularity for the name Berkely peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 5 births, which ranked number 27,335 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Berkely had the most female births in 2021 with 5, which ranked number 15,217 out of 17,628 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Berkely
Popularity of Berkely by State
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