Berkley
Every Berkley since 1891 — 7,712 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Berkley
Berkley is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #888 in 2025 with 301 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1891, 7,712 American babies have been named Berkley — about 71% girls and 29% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2021, when 389 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Berkley stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Berkley year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 301 | #888 | 33 | #3,453 |
| 2024 | 307 | #880 | 35 | #3,339 |
| 2023 | 327 | #838 | 36 | #3,303 |
| 2022 | 340 | #822 | 31 | #3,628 |
| 2021 | 354 | #798 | 35 | #3,308 |
| 2020 | 331 | #822 | 50 | #2,551 |
| 2019 | 261 | #990 | 44 | #2,814 |
| 2018 | 281 | #946 | 38 | #3,059 |
| 2017 | 211 | #1,167 | 44 | #2,761 |
| 2016 | 229 | #1,111 | 46 | #2,665 |
| 2015 | 243 | #1,079 | 47 | #2,608 |
| 2014 | 238 | #1,074 | 36 | #3,096 |
| 2013 | 234 | #1,063 | 50 | #2,463 |
| 2012 | 223 | #1,115 | 45 | #2,681 |
| 2011 | 217 | #1,127 | 34 | #3,243 |
| 2010 | 193 | #1,245 | 34 | #3,248 |
| 2009 | 163 | #1,432 | 30 | #3,564 |
| 2008 | 135 | #1,657 | 27 | #3,837 |
| 2007 | 134 | #1,656 | 22 | #4,392 |
| 2006 | 124 | #1,694 | 18 | #4,881 |
| 2005 | 73 | #2,412 | 13 | #5,909 |
| 2004 | 61 | #2,682 | 15 | #5,275 |
| 2003 | 62 | #2,586 | 18 | #4,438 |
| 2002 | 38 | #3,528 | 21 | #3,924 |
| 2001 | 48 | #2,968 | 15 | #4,918 |
| 2000 | 36 | #3,600 | 12 | #5,611 |
| 1995 | 26 | #3,986 | 13 | #4,537 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,568 | 8 | #5,886 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,426 | 10 | #4,075 |
| 1980 | 5 | #10,548 | 10 | #3,873 |
| 1975 | — | — | 12 | #3,092 |
| 1970 | — | — | 15 | #2,406 |
| 1965 | — | — | 9 | #2,799 |
| 1960 | — | — | 14 | #2,217 |
| 1955 | — | — | 18 | #1,849 |
| 1950 | — | — | 23 | #1,539 |
| 1945 | — | — | 17 | #1,634 |
| 1940 | — | — | 22 | #1,437 |
| 1935 | — | — | 18 | #1,662 |
| 1930 | — | — | 31 | #1,284 |
| 1925 | — | — | 23 | #1,592 |
| 1920 | — | — | 25 | #1,508 |
| 1915 | — | — | 14 | #1,982 |
| 1910 | — | — | 5 | #1,613 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Berkley in 2025?
Berkley ranked #888 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 301 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Berkley?
7,712 babies have been named Berkley in the United States since 1891, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Berkley most popular?
Berkley peaked in 2021, when 389 newborns received the name.
Is Berkley a boy or girl name?
Berkley is used for both: about 71% of babies named Berkley have been girls and 29% boys.
Is the name Berkley rising or falling?
Berkley is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.