Holding steady.
Popularity of Berle since 1914
Babies named Berle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 48 |
| 1920s | 102 |
| 1930s | 63 |
| 1940s | 71 |
| 1950s | 40 |
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Berle is a concise American name that saw its greatest use in the mid-20th century, reaching a peak in 1941. Its origins are uncertain, but it may have originated as a short form of Germanic names containing the element for bear, or as a variant of the gemstone name Beryl. The name never achieved widespread popularity but had a stable presence for a few decades, particularly in the 1940s. Today, Berle is an uncommon choice, appealing to those who favor brief, distinctive names with a vintage feel. It has not been recorded in recent years, reflecting its rarity.
The name Berle is of uncertain origin. It may be a diminutive or short form of Germanic compound names beginning with the element 'ber' meaning 'bear' (e.g., Bert, Berthold), or it could be a variant of the feminine name Beryl, referring to the gemstone. In the United States, Berle was most notably used as a masculine given name in the early to mid-20th century, peaking in popularity during the 1940s.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Berl
Sibling names for Berle
Names that share Berle's style, for a brother or sister.
