How old is someone named Berkley?
The average Berkley is 15 years old.
Half of all living Berkleys are between 5 and 18.
When was Berkley popular?
Most of the Berkleys in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2021 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 15 | 0 |
| 1910s | 155 | 0 |
| 1920s | 231 | 0 |
| 1930s | 224 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 165 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 179 | 120 |
| 1960s | 123 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 117 | 110 |
| 1980s | 155 | 150 |
| 1990s | 350 | 340 |
| 2000s | 1,065 | 1,100 |
| 2010s | 2,748 | 2,700 |
| 2020s | 2,180 | 2,200 |
How many Berkleys are still alive?
About 6,900 Berkleys are alive in the US today. That's 89% of the roughly 7,700 babies named Berkley since 1891.
Most Berkleys ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Berkley?
More than half of living Berkleys are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Berkley an old name?
No. Berkley is one of the youngest names around: younger than 83 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Berkley will be 26 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Berkley a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 80% of living Berkleys are women, and 20% are men.
The women average 11 and the men 31.
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Berkley's name twin is Leighton. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Leighton's age curve is the closest match to Berkley's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Berkley
How old is the average Berkley?
The average Berkley in the US is 15 years old. The median is 11, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Berkley?
About 6,900 Berkleys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 7,700 babies given the name since 1891.
When was the name Berkley most popular?
In 2021, when about 390 baby girls were named Berkley.
Is Berkley a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 61% of living Berkleys are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Berkley a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 80% of living Berkleys are women, and 20% are men. The women average 11 and the men 31.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this