Berklie
A feminine name of unknown origin and ambiguous meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 194 living Americans carry the first name Berklie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Berklie today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Berklie births was 2015 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Berklie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
194
~ 1 in 1,766,775 Americans
Peak year
2015
17 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,232
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Berklie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Berklie from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 114 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Berklie remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Berklie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Berklie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Berklie
The given name Berklie is an English name with uncertain origins. Some scholars believe it may have derived from an Old English word "beorc," which means "birch tree." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with the birch tree or the woodlands. However, there is no definitive historical evidence to support this theory.
Another theory suggests that Berklie is a variant spelling of the name Berkeley, which is a surname that originated from a place name in Gloucestershire, England. The name Berkeley is thought to be derived from the Old English words "bierce" (birch) and "lea" (meadow or clearing), meaning a meadow or clearing with birch trees.
While the name Berklie does not appear to have any significant historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Berklie was Berklie Hawkins (1643-1722), an English merchant and landowner who lived during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He was notable for his involvement in the East India Company and his contributions to the development of trade routes between England and the Indian subcontinent.
Another notable figure was Berklie Stevenson (1795-1872), a Scottish clergyman and educator. He served as the headmaster of several prestigious schools in Scotland and was known for his progressive approach to education and his efforts to promote literacy among the working classes.
In the 20th century, Berklie Meyers (1916-1998) was an American artist and sculptor known for her abstract works and her contributions to the modernist art movement. Her sculptures and installations were featured in numerous galleries and museums throughout the United States.
Berklie Johnstone (1931-2008) was a Canadian author and playwright who wrote several acclaimed novels and plays exploring themes of identity, family, and cultural heritage. Her works were celebrated for their insightful portrayal of the experiences of immigrants and marginalized communities.
Finally, Berklie Williams (1962-present) is a contemporary American singer and songwriter. She gained recognition in the 1990s for her soulful R&B and neo-soul performances and has released several successful albums throughout her career.
While the exact origins of the name Berklie remain uncertain, these individuals have contributed to the cultural and historical significance of this unique name across various fields and disciplines.
People
Berklie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Berklie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Berklie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Berklie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 194 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Berklie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,766,775 US residents.
Is Berklie a common name?
We classify Berklie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 196 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Berklie most popular?
The single biggest year for Berklie was 2015, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Berklie is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Berklie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Berklie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.