Berl

Boy name

Berl has been given to 1,094 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It peaked in 1922.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,094

Peak year

1922 (26 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1912

10-year trend

▼ -24%

Gender split

0% girls / 100% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Berl — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Bertboy

34,242 babies since 1880

Berylgirl

12,468 babies since 1880

Burlboy

7,200 babies since 1880

Merlboy

2,852 babies since 1886

Verlboy

2,728 babies since 1895

Bellgirl

2,626 babies since 1880

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Buddboy

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Ancilboy

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1,089 babies since 1884

Adronboy

1,100 babies since 1901

Alvanboy

1,101 babies since 1883

Irvenboy

1,086 babies since 1880

Harroldboy

1,103 babies since 1898

FAQ

How popular is the name Berl?

Berl has been given to 1,094 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Berl peak?

Berl peaked in 1922, when 26 babies were given the name.

Is Berl a girl or boy name?

Berl is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Berl are boys).

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