Declining since 2015, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Berlynn since 1991
Babies named Berlynn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 156 |
| 2010s | 249 |
| 2020s | 86 |
Meaning & origin
Berlynn is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1991. Its popularity peaked in 2014, and since 2015 it has been on a downward trajectory. As of 2025, the name ranked 8,362, meaning only about 1 in 133,939 newborns were named Berlynn. The name is a typical example of the late 20th and early 21st century trend of creating feminine names by appending the popular suffix -lynn to a syllable or element. While never reaching widespread use, Berlynn has appeared in every year since its debut, maintaining a low but consistent presence. No specific regions or states show particular preference for this name, reflecting its scattered and infrequent use across the country.
Berlynn is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1991. It is likely formed by combining the popular name suffix -lynn with the syllable Ber-, possibly influenced by names such as Bertha or the city Berlin. The name has no traditional etymological roots, reflecting a contemporary trend of creating distinctive, melodic names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Berri, Lynn
Variants: Berlyn, Berlyne
Sibling names for Berlynn
Names that share Berlynn's style, for a brother or sister.
