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Berry

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Pronounced BEH-ree /ˈbɛr.i/High

Meaning: Berry is a nature word name — the small sweet fruit, from the Old English berie. It also exists as an English and Irish surname, and doubles as a pet form of Bernice and Beryl.Medium

In 30 seconds: A sweet little nature name: Berry is the fruit, plain and cheerful (said 'BEH-ree'). Also a pet form of Beryl.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningBerry is a nature word name — the small sweet fruit, from the Old English berie. It also exists as an English and Irish surname, and doubles as a pet form of Bernice and Beryl.
U.S. rank (2024)#13693 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1925
Total births (all-time)≈ 370

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 193419212024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Berry is a word name from the Old English berie, the small fruit of hedgerow and garden. It serves also as a surname and as a fond short form of Beryl or Bernice. Simple, warm, and cheerful (said 'BEH-ree').

It appears rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, sweet, and nature-flavored.

Did you know? Berry is one of the oldest plain English words — berie — and it doubles as a nickname for Beryl and Bernice (said 'BEH-ree').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Berry — Old English berie; word name; surname; pet form of Beryl

Variations

BerriBerrieBeri

Nicknames

BeeBerri

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If you like Berry…

Beryl— the vintage name it can shorten
Cherry— a like sweet fruit name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Berry mean?

Berry is the fruit — a nature word name from the Old English berie; it also serves as a pet form of Beryl or Bernice.

How do you pronounce Berry?

It's said BEH-ree /ˈbɛr.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Berry a boy or girl name?

Berry is used mostly for girls, and exists as a surname for anyone.

How popular is Berry?

Berry is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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