Berger
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,269 in 1912
0 babies were named Berger in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryBerger first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1912, when it reached #2,269.
About the name Berger
Berger is a boy name of French origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ger”. US birth records list Berger for boys from 1912 to 1931, in 9 of those 20 years. Its best year was 1912, when it ranked #2,269 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1931, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6.6 | 150,659 boys |
| 1920s | 1.2 | 833,333 boys |
| 1930s | 2.9 | 344,828 boys |
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Berger
What is the origin of the name Berger?
Berger has French roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Berger a boy or girl name?
Berger is a boy name.
How popular is the name Berger?
Berger is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1931. It peaked at #2,269 in 1912.