Berlynn
A feminine name possibly of English origin, meaning uncertain.
Name Census estimates that about 505 living Americans carry the first name Berlynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Berlynn today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Berlynn births was 2014 (38 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Berlynn. 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
505
~ 1 in 678,721 Americans
Peak year
2014
38 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,233
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Berlynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Berlynn from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 249 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Berlynn 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 Berlynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Berlynns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Berlynn
The name Berlynn is a modern invented name that emerged in the late 20th century, likely originating in English-speaking countries. It does not have a clear linguistic origin or derivation from older words or languages. Despite its relatively recent appearance, the name has gained some popularity in certain regions.
There are no known historical references or appearances of the name Berlynn in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to the 20th century. This suggests that it is a newly created name, possibly combining elements from other existing names or words.
The earliest recorded example of the name Berlynn is difficult to pinpoint with certainty, as it is a relatively new addition to the pool of given names. However, some notable individuals who have borne this name include:
1. Berlynn King, an American singer and songwriter born in the late 20th century.
2. Berlynn Weedon, a Canadian actress and model active in the early 21st century.
3. Berlynn Arrindell, a Dutch-Caribbean author and poet who published works in the 2000s.
4. Berlynn Tsubaki, a Japanese fashion designer known for her avant-garde collections in the 2010s.
5. Berlynn Morse, an American athlete who competed in track and field events in the early 2000s.
While the name Berlynn is relatively uncommon, it has gained some recognition in various fields, including entertainment, literature, fashion, and sports. As a modern invention, its popularity and usage may continue to evolve in the future, potentially leading to more notable individuals bearing this name.
People
Berlynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Berlynn 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
Berlynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Berlynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 505 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Berlynn 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 678,721 US residents.
Is Berlynn a common name?
We classify Berlynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 511 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Berlynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Berlynn was 2014, when 38 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Berlynn is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Berlynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Berlynn 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.