Declining since 2010, #6,116 for girls today.
Popularity of Berlyn since 1916
Babies named Berlyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 6 |
| 1920s | 5 | 28 |
| 1930s | 0 | 36 |
| 1940s | 0 | 12 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 24 | 0 |
| 1990s | 131 | 0 |
| 2000s | 315 | 0 |
| 2010s | 340 | 0 |
| 2020s | 122 | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Berlyn is a modern respelling of Berlin, the German capital, and first appeared in U.S. birth records around 1928. The name saw a peak in popularity in 2009, likely influenced by the growing trend of place names and creative spellings. Since 2010, however, its usage has been falling. As of 2025, Berlyn ranked 6,116th, with about 1 in 84,593 newborns receiving the name. The name has been most common in California, reflecting a broader pattern of innovative naming choices on the West Coast. Berlyn remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a modern, place-inspired name.
Berlyn is a modern respelling of Berlin, the capital city of Germany. The city's name is of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a West Slavic word for 'swamp' or 'river rake'. The name Berlin was adopted as a given name in the 20th century, and Berlyn emerged as a creative spelling variant in the United States.
Where Berlyn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Beri, Lyn, Berry
Sibling names for Berlyn
Names that share Berlyn's style, for a brother or sister.
