Total births
523
Girls' name · since 1991
Berlynn
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 523 babies named Berlynn, peaking in 2014. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #11468
- among girls today
- 523
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 35%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Berlynn is the #11468 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 523 recorded since 1991.
Berlynn has 523 recorded births among girls since 1991, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #11468 as of the latest data, more common than 35% 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 1991 to 2025.
- #11468 among girls today
- 523 born since 1991
- 2010s peak decade
- 35% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Berlynn is currently the #11468 girls' name in America, more common than 35% of girls - 523 born since 1991, peaking in the 2010s.
- #11468
- among girls today
- 523
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 35%
- more common than other girls
Berlynn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#11468
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 35% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Berlynn was born in this single decade.
2014
Single peak year
38 babies were named Berlynn in 2014 - its busiest year on record.
How Berlynn compares
523 Top 44% higher than 56% 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
Berlynn's all-time total is 37% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Berlynn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 523 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 38 | 48 | 19,840 |
Berlynn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Berlynn's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 58% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 42%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1998, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2014 peak of 38, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Berlynn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2014
Current rank
#11,468
Active since
1991
Berlynn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2014)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Berlynn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Berlynn's strongest decade.
249 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Berlynn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 32
1990s
32 births
- 2000s
2000s
156 births
- 2010s
2010s
249 births
- 2020s 86
2020s
86 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 249 births (48% of all-time use).
How Berlynn 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 Berlynn's total volume
Berlynn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Berlynn by state
Where Berlynn concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 60 | 11.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 1.1% |
California share of Berlynn's total US births 11.5%
Even split
60 of 523 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Berlynn? ▼
Since 1991, Social Security records show 523 babies named Berlynn. Today it holds rank #11468 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2014, with 38 births.
When was Berlynn most popular? ▼
Berlynn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 249 total births. The single peak year was 2014.
Where is Berlynn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Berlynn are California (60 births), Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Berlynn been used? ▼
Berlynn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1991, spanning 35 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Berlynn? ▼
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 Berlynn's data
- Berlynn's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (249 total births) through the 2020s (86) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Berlynns (60 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 Berlynn
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Berlynn
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Bernadette Girl
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Bernadine Girl
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Bertie Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1991–2025 (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. "Berlynn: #11468 Girls' Name - 523 Births, Peak 2014." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/berlynn. 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 Berlynn 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 June 2026.