Unisex · #3,967 in 2026

Beryle

Current Rank
#3,967
Peak Rank
#1,437 (1921)
Total Babies
550
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #1,437 (550 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,882 (94 total)
👧As Girl Name
1903
First Year
1954
Last Year
1921
Peak Year
#1437
Peak Rank
550
Total Count
47
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1915
First Year
1945
Last Year
1918
Peak Year
#2882
Peak Rank
94
Total Count
15
Years Active

The Story of Beryle

As a girl name

Beryle first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1903, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 32 Beryles were born — ranking #1,437 that year. As of 2026, Beryle ranks #3,967 for girls with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 550 Beryles have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Beryle first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1915, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1918, when 9 Beryles were born — ranking #2,882 that year. As of 2026, Beryle ranks #2,743 for boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 94 Beryles have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Beryle

Phonetically similar names — useful when Beryle is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Beryle

What does the name Beryle mean?
Beryle is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1903. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Beryle in 2026?
In 2026, Beryle ranks #3,967 among girls' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.
When was Beryle most popular?
Beryle reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #1,437 that year with 32 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Beryle most popular?
Beryle has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Beryle.
Is Beryle a unisex name?
Yes — Beryle is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 85% of Beryles assigned female and 15% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Beryle?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Beryle include Lyle, Orma, Drue. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Beryle

Beryle is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1903 and has accumulated 550 births in the dataset. Beryle's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #1,437. Use the chart and map above to compare Beryle's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.