Berl
- US rank
- #5,608
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,396 in 1917
16 babies were named Berl in the US in 2025. It has dropped 373 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Berl you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 106,383 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Berl, 16 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Berl would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBerl 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 yearIt was far more popular in 1917, when it ranked #1,396. Today it's #5,608, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendBerl has slipped 373 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,608. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedBerl is most popular in New York, where it ranks #844. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
About the name Berl
Berl is a boy name of English and German origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with B and ending in “-erl”. US birth records list Berl for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 82 of those 114 years. Its best year was 1917, when it ranked #1,396 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,608, with 16 babies.
Origin:English namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 19 | 52,945 boys |
| 1920s | 20 | 51,151 boys |
| 1930s | 14 | 70,572 boys |
| 1940s | 8.5 | 118,064 boys |
| 1950s | 4.6 | 215,517 boys |
| 1960s | 2.0 | 490,196 boys |
| 1970s | 0.3 | 2,857,143 boys |
| 1980s | 1.1 | 869,565 boys |
| 1990s | 1.1 | 925,926 boys |
| 2000s | 2.5 | 396,825 boys |
| 2010s | 7.6 | 130,890 boys |
| 2020s | 9.8 | 101,695 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Berl
What is the origin of the name Berl?
Berl has English, German roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Berl a boy or girl name?
Berl is a boy name.
How popular is the name Berl?
Berl ranked #5,608 for US boys in 2025, given to 16 babies. Its best year was 1917 (#1,396).