US Popularity:3892
Origin:German
Other Origin(s):Slavic
Meaning:Bear; River rake; Marshy place
Berlin is a gender-neutral habitational name that is perfect for your little globetrotter! While not much is known about the origins of this name, it is said to derive from German and Slavic origins and translates to "bear," “river rake,” or “marshy place.” This chic name takes after the edgy German capital and is perfect for your vibrant and expressive little one. Whether you're a fan of the colorful city or enjoy an etymology that references Madonna's 1980's hit, Berlin is an undeniably stylish choice.
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Famous People Named Berlin

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  • Irving Berlin
    Composer

Berlin Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Berlin is currently #4165 on The Bump
Boy:Berlin is currently #2787 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Berlin is currently #2309 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Berlin is currently #3892 in U.S. births
Boy:Berlin is currently #7814 in U.S. births
Girl:Berlin is currently #5463 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#5463
in 2022
- 107
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data

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