Berkley
Boy name · #3460 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Berkley? In official American birth records, Berkley has been tracked continuously since 1891, giving it 134 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 33 baby boys were named Berkley, placing it at #3460 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2600, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 54,545 boys born in 2025 was named Berkley.
Babies named Berkley per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 134-year story
Berkley first appears in the Social Security records in 1891, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2013, when 50 boys were named Berkley — good for #2461 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Berkley against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Berkley in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Berkley is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Berkley will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Berkley is most common
State-level data for Berkley is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Berkley
Statistically, parents drawn to Berkley tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Conley, Wrigley, Brentley, Presley, and Henley.
ConleyWrigleyBrentleyPresleyHenleyRidleyAndreyMarley
Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Berkley | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | #3450 |
| 2024 | 35 | #3335 |
| 2023 | 36 | #3293 |
| 2022 | 31 | #3617 |
| 2021 | 35 | #3297 |
| 2020 | 50 | #2546 |
| 2019 | 44 | #2808 |
| 2018 | 38 | #3055 |
| 2017 | 44 | #2755 |
| 2016 | 46 | #2661 |
| 2015 | 47 | #2600 |
| 2014 | 36 | #3090 |
| 2013 | 50 | #2461 |
| 2012 | 45 | #2678 |
| 2011 | 34 | #3235 |
| 2010 | 34 | #3239 |
| 2009 | 30 | #3551 |
| 2008 | 27 | #3823 |
| 2007 | 22 | #4375 |
| 2006 | 18 | #4865 |
| 2005 | 13 | #5875 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5246 |
| 2003 | 18 | #4426 |
| 2002 | 21 | #3909 |
| 2001 | 15 | #4890 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Berkley?
In official American birth records, the name Berkley first appeared in 1891 (over 134 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Berkley a popular boy name?
Berkley ranked #3460 among boys in 2025 with 33 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2600.
When was the name Berkley most popular?
Berkley peaked in 2013, when 50 American boys received the name (ranked #2461 that year). Since 2013 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Berkley?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 54,545 newborn American boys was named Berkley. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.