Berkley Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
31% Masculine / 69% Feminine
Meaning:
Berkley means 'birch tree wood' and is of Old English origin.
Meaning of the Name Berkley
Berkley is a variant spelling of the name Berkeley, which is of Old English origin. It is derived from the combination of the Old English words 'beorc' meaning 'birch tree' and 'lēah' meaning 'wood' or 'clearing'. The name has roots in both nature and geography, as it was originally a surname associated with various places named Berkeley or Berkley in England. It is also associated with the noble Berkeley family, known for their historical significance in British history.
Popularity of the Name Berkley
The popularity for the name Berkley peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 354 births, which ranked number 1,520 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Berkley had the most female births in 2021 with 354, which ranked number 795 out of 17,628 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2013 with 50, which ranked number 2,460 out of 14,061 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Berkley has increased sharply over the last ten years from 268 births to 371 births, an increase of 38.43%. Among males, Berkley has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 45 births to 31 births, a decline of -31.11%. Among females, Berkley has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 223 births to 340 births, an increase of 52.47%.
Nationwide Popularity of Berkley
- 20 Year Trend of Berkley: 528.81%
- 10 Year Trend of Berkley: 38.43%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Berkley: -31.11%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Berkley: 52.47%
Popularity of Berkley by State
Among females, Berkley was most popular in Midwestern states with 126 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 39 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Berkley. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 740 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 423 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1044 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 2367 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 433 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 1320 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1069 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 238 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 370 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 968 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 449 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 344 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 564 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 507 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 965 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 312 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 461 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 956 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 185 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 593 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 522 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1121 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 610 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 527 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 39 | 808 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 525 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 934 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 736 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 372 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Berkley
- Total Births of Berkley: 383 (3.31%)
- Male Births of Berkley: 30 (-3.66%)
- Female Births of Berkley: 355 (4.31%)
Given the upward trend of Berkley over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.31% increase in total births, for a total of 383 births in 2024. Male births for Berkley have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 30 male births in 2024, a decrease of -3.66%. For Females, births for Berkley have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 355 female births in 2024, an increase of 4.31%.