Berkley
How to say it: BURK-lee · /ˈbɜrkli/
English place-name and surname meaning 'birch wood clearing' (Old English 'beorc' + 'leah'). Variant spelling of Berkeley.
Berkley was the 648th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 301 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to slip to #707 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #648 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 301 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,837 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | steady |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #707 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to the charts within recent decades, Berkley hit its height in the 2020s. Holding at the peak for now, it may dip slightly.
What goes with it
Sturdy yet light with crisp edges and place name roots, Berkley sounds upbeat. Ainsley pairs well with it.
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Nicknames
- Berk
- Beri
- Lee
Honouring a Berkley in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Berkley is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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