Berkleigh
2025 SSA
About Berkleigh
Berkleigh is a contemporary feminine name that has gained modest popularity in the 21st century, particularly in the United States. It combines elements of traditional surnames like Berkeley (originally an English place name meaning 'birch tree meadow') with the trendy '-leigh' ending that has become popular in modern naming practices. Berkleigh exemplifies the current trend of creating unique names with familiar sounds, appealing to parents seeking something distinctive yet accessible. The name has a preppy, sophisticated quality while maintaining a soft, feminine sound. Though still relatively uncommon, Berkleigh has seen increasing usage among parents drawn to names that blend traditional elements with modern styling.
Pronounced BERK-lee.
As of October 2026, Berkleigh ranked #3726 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2503 for girls in 2020.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | #4,157 | 35 | 19.6 |
| 2016 | #3,663 | 42 | 23.7 |
| 2017 | #3,563 | 43 | 24.9 |
| 2018 | #3,620 | 42 | 24.7 |
| 2019 | #2,539 | 69 | 41.1 |
| 2020 | #2,503 | 69 | 42.7 |
| 2021 | #2,609 | 66 | 40.2 |
| 2022 | #2,764 | 62 | 37.8 |
| 2023 | #3,098 | 53 | 33 |
| 2024 | #3,962 | 37 | 22.8 |
| 2025 | #3,726 | 40 | 24.9 |