Total births
937
Unisex name · since 1928
Berlyn
Berlyn has 937 recorded births since 1928 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2009 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5829
- among girls today
- 937
- born since 1928
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other girls
Berlyn currently ranks #5829 among unisex names in America, with 937 babies recorded since 1928.
Berlyn has 937 recorded births among girls since 1928, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5829 as of the latest data, more common than 67% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1928 to 2025.
- #5829 among girls today
- 937 born since 1928
- 2010s peak decade
- 67% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Berlyn is currently the #5829 unisex name in America, more common than 67% of girls - 937 born since 1928, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5829
- among girls today
- 937
- born since 1928
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other girls
Berlyn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5829
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 67% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Berlyn was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
54 babies were named Berlyn in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Berlyn compares
937 Top 33% higher than 67% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Berlyn's all-time total is 145% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Berlyn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 937 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 54 | 48 | 19,840 |
Berlyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Berlyn splits its recorded history at 2006: 69% of all births land in the more recent half, 31% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1928 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2009 peak of 54 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Berlyn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#5,829
Active since
1928
Berlyn popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1928–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 54
- Annual births at peak, across 98 years of records
Berlyn popularity over time - boys
87 total births recorded since 1916 (Berlyn as boys' name)
Berlyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Berlyn's strongest decade.
340 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Berlyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1980s 24
1980s
24 births
- 1990s 131
1990s
131 births
- 2000s
2000s
315 births
- 2010s
2010s
340 births
- 2020s 122
2020s
122 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 340 births (36% of all-time use).
How Berlyn compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Berlyn's total volume
Berlyn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Berlyn by state
Where Berlyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1928
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 274 | 29.2% |
| #2 | Florida | | 14 | 1.5% |
| #3 | Utah | | 11 | 1.2% |
| #4 | Arizona | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | New York | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Texas | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Berlyn's total US births 29.2%
Even split
274 of 937 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Berlyn? ▼
937 babies have been named Berlyn since 1928. It currently ranks #5829 among girls. The peak year was 2009 with 54 births.
When was Berlyn most popular? ▼
Berlyn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 340 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Berlyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Berlyn are California (274 births), Florida (14 births), Utah (11 births).
Is Berlyn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Berlyn is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 937 births, and as a boy's name it has 87 births.
How long has the name Berlyn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Berlyn since 1928 -- 98 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Berlyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Bertha, Bernice, Bernadette, Bernadine, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Berlyn's data
- Berlyn's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (340 total births) through the 2020s (122) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Berlyns (274 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Berlyn
Nearby Names Like Berlyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Berlyn
Bertha Girl
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Bernice Girl
#3823 182,130 births
Bernadette Girl
#1242 54,973 births
Bernadine Girl
#15327 21,933 births
Bertie Girl
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Compare Berlyn side by side: Berlyn vs Bertha Berlyn vs Bernice Berlyn vs Bernadette
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1928–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Berlyn: #5829 Unisex Name - 937 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/berlyn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Berlyn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.