Berkley: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced BERK-lee · 2 syllables
Berkley means “birch; meadow, leigh”, from English.
From Old English beorc (“birch”) + leah (“meadow, leigh”). Equivalent to birch + -ley (“lea”).
- Meaning
- birch; meadow, leigh
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- BERK-lee
- US rank (2025)
- #887
- US babies a year
- about 527 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
How popular is Berkley?
Berkley was the #887 name in the US in 2025, given to 334 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Berkley?
Half of US adults named Berkley are older than 27; most are between 18 and 77. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Berkley
What does the name Berkley mean?
Berkley means “birch; meadow, leigh”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Berkley?
Berkley is pronounced BERK-lee.
How popular is the name Berkley?
Berkley was the #887 name in the US in 2025, given to 334 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Berkley?
Half of US adults named Berkley are older than 27. Most are between 18 and 77.