Berkeley
Meaning
place name meaning 'birch-tree clearing'
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Berkeley peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Berkeley
Most people given the name Berkeley in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
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