Berlin
Berlin: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /bษหlษชn/ ยท /bษหหlษชn/
Meaning and origin of Berlin
- A female given name from German.
Etymology
Borrowed from German Berlin.
How popular is Berlin?
Since 1880, 1,796 girls and 1,635 boys in the U.S. have been named Berlin (52% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2020 in 2011. Its highest rank for boys was #987 in 1916. In 2025, 58 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Berlin
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Berlin
Sister and brother names that share Berlin's German roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Berlin FAQ
What does the name Berlin mean?
A female given name from German. Borrowed from German Berlin.
What is the origin of the name Berlin?
Berlin is listed as a name of German origin.
How popular is the name Berlin?
Since 1880, 1,796 girls and 1,635 boys in the U.S. have been named Berlin (52% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2020 in 2011. Its highest rank for boys was #987 in 1916. In 2025, 58 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Berlin a boy or girl name?
Berlin is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (1,796 girls and 1,635 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.