Berlin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name 'Berlin' has German origins, meaning 'swamp'. It evolved from various historical forms and reflects the geographical characteristics of the area. The city gained prominence in the late 19th century as the capital of Prussia and later of Germany. Today, it is known for its cultural richness and diversity, with no biblical relevance.
The name Berlin is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Berlin has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Berlin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1250th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1486th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2300th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4209th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6706th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11138th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5469th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5083rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8072nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 11010th out of 12526 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6908th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3261st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2727th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Berlin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Berlin"
Pronunciation
/bɜrˈlɪn/
Origin
German
Etymology
The name 'Berlin' is thought to derive from the old Polabian stem 'berl-', meaning 'swamp' or 'marsh', reflecting the geographical features of the area.
Meaning
swamp
Language Evolution
Berlino, Berlyna, Berl
Historical Usage
Berlin became prominent as the capital of Prussia in the late 19th century and later as the capital of Germany, especially after the unification in 1871.
Variants & Derivatives
Berline, Berlina, Berl
Modern Popularity & Image
Berlin is perceived as a vibrant, diverse, and culturally rich city known for its history, arts, and progressive values.
Famous People
Albert Einstein, David Bowie, Marlene Dietrich
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Berlin"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Berlin"
"Berlin" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1250th of 7545 | 528 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1486th of 6773 | 395 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2300th of 7552 | 237 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4209th of 10718 | 97 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6706th of 16616 | 85 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 11138th of 24088 | 68 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5469th of 23106 | 201 |
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 5083rd of 9107 | 50 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 8072nd of 9204 | 10 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 11010th of 12526 | 10 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6908th of 27321 | 174 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3261st of 35406 | 751 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2727th of 30306 | 762 |
Regional Popularity of "Berlin" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
83.05% 1176th/1416 |
- |
43.79% 1036th/2366 |
- |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
67.27% 1040th/1546 |
- |
55.76% 1312th/2353 |
- |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
77.71% 2217th/2853 |
- |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
62.05% 4233rd/6822 |
- |
Regional Popularity of "Berlin" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
42.74% 2700th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
94.98% 4352nd/4582 |
- |
60.00% 4388th/7313 |
23.17% 1729th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
78.18% 3508th/4487 |
54.25% 3701st/6822 |
24.22% 1520th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Berlin"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Berlin" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.