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Berlin

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Pronounced berr-LIHN /bɜɹ.ˈlɪn/Medium

Meaning: Origin uncertainMedium

In 30 seconds: Berlin is a place name used as a girl's name, with an uncertain underlying meaning.
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Origin MediumVarious
MeaningOrigin uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#2847 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births58 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,757

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119182024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Berlin's origin as a personal name is uncertain; it is borrowed directly from the German city, whose own name has no settled etymology. As a girl's name it belongs to the modern habit of using cities and places as first names. No variant spellings are recorded for it.

The crisp two-syllable sound and strong stressed ending give Berlin a confident, contemporary feel.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Berlin is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Berlin — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Paris— A European city used as a girl's name, in the same vein as Berlin.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Berlin mean?

Berlin is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Various tradition.

How do you pronounce Berlin?

It's commonly said berr-LIHN /bɜɹ.ˈlɪn/.

Is Berlin a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Berlin is used as a girl name.

How popular is Berlin?

In 2024, Berlin ranked #2847 in the U.S. for girls, with 58 births recorded.