Berlyn
Every Berlyn since 1916 — 1,024 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Berlyn
Berlyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,157 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 1,024 American babies have been named Berlyn — about 92% girls and 8% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2009, when 54 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Berlyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Berlyn 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 | 19 | #6,157 | — | — |
| 2024 | 21 | #5,824 | — | — |
| 2023 | 21 | #5,785 | — | — |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,026 | — | — |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,212 | 5 | #12,394 |
| 2020 | 22 | #5,512 | — | — |
| 2019 | 32 | #4,358 | — | — |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,816 | — | — |
| 2017 | 26 | #5,072 | — | — |
| 2016 | 27 | #5,018 | — | — |
| 2015 | 30 | #4,609 | — | — |
| 2014 | 36 | #4,117 | — | — |
| 2013 | 28 | #4,920 | — | — |
| 2012 | 44 | #3,595 | — | — |
| 2011 | 49 | #3,311 | — | — |
| 2010 | 47 | #3,419 | — | — |
| 2009 | 54 | #3,129 | — | — |
| 2008 | 44 | #3,656 | — | — |
| 2007 | 42 | #3,796 | — | — |
| 2006 | 42 | #3,678 | — | — |
| 2005 | 30 | #4,498 | — | — |
| 2004 | 50 | #3,080 | — | — |
| 2003 | 19 | #6,105 | — | — |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,099 | — | — |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,153 | — | — |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,633 | — | — |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,576 | — | — |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,569 | — | — |
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| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | 7 | #2,988 |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | 10 | #2,766 |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Berlyn in 2025?
Berlyn ranked #6,157 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Berlyn?
1,024 babies have been named Berlyn in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Berlyn most popular?
Berlyn peaked in 2009, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Berlyn a boy or girl name?
Berlyn is used for both: about 92% of babies named Berlyn have been girls and 8% boys.
Is the name Berlyn rising or falling?
Berlyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.