Berkley

Meaning of Berkley

Comes from the name of a place meaning "birch wood" or "birch clearing."

Berkley has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Berkley

After ranking as high as #798 in 2021, Berkley has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Berkley

• Berkley Bedell
  American politician, U.S. Representative
• Berkley Fuller
  American beauty pageant contestant
• Berkley Brady
  Canadian actress and filmmaker
• Berkley Silverman
  American model and actress
• Berkley Freihofer
  American ice hockey player

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Questions about the name Berkley

What does the name Berkley mean?

Berkley means comes from the name of a place meaning "birch wood" or "birch clearing.", and it comes from English origins.

Is Berkley a boy's or a girl's name?

Berkley is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Berkley?

Berkley did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Berkley most popular?

Berkley peaked at #798 in 2021.