Holding steady.
Popularity of Beryle since 1903
Babies named Beryle per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Beryle's real moment was 1905.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 28 | 0 |
| 1910s | 129 | 14 |
| 1920s | 193 | 40 |
| 1930s | 100 | 33 |
| 1940s | 69 | 7 |
| 1950s | 31 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Beryle is a rare variant of the gemstone name Beryl. First recorded in the U.S. in 1903, it saw its peak usage in 1905, but never achieved widespread popularity. The name has remained stable in its rarity over the decades, never ranking in the top 1000. Its 1-in-N incidence is negligible due to its scarcity. As a gemstone name, Beryle fits a vintage pattern that has seen little revival. Its top states are unknown due to minimal usage, but it likely appeared in regions where gemstone names were briefly fashionable. Beryle remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a rare, jewel-inspired name.
Beryle is a variant of Beryl, which derives from the Greek βήρυλλος (beryllos), referring to a precious green gemstone. The name was adopted into English in the late 19th century, gaining modest popularity alongside other gemstone names. Its usage peaked in the early 1900s but has since declined.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Berry, Beryl
Variants: Beryl, Berryl, Berille
Sibling names for Beryle
Names that share Beryle's style, for a brother or sister.
