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Birklee

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Pronounced BURK-lee /ˈbɜːrk.li/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of Berkley/Birkley, an English surname from Old English for a 'birch-tree wood or clearing' (beorc + leah). A crisp, modern surname-style name.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp surname name: Birklee respells Berkley, 'birch-tree meadow' (said 'BURK-lee'). Modern and leafy.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA respelling of Berkley/Birkley, an English surname from Old English for a 'birch-tree wood or clearing' (beorc + leah). A crisp, modern surname-style name.
U.S. rank (2022)#15681 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 23

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520112022

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

Birklee respells Berkley, an English surname, 'birch-tree meadow' (beorc + leah). It reads modern and crisp — rare in the U.S. in this spelling (said 'BURK-lee').

In the U.S. it appears only recently and rarely. Rare, leafy, and modern.

Did you know? Birklee is a fresh spelling of Berkley/Birkley, an English surname for a 'birch-tree wood or clearing' — a crisp, modern surname-style name with a leafy root (said 'BURK-lee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Birklee — Berkley respelling; 'birch-tree meadow'

Variations

BerkleyOakleyKinsley

Nicknames

BirkLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Birklee mean?

Birklee is a respelling of Berkley/Birkley, an English surname meaning 'birch-tree wood or clearing.'

How do you pronounce Birklee?

It's said BURK-lee /ˈbɜːrk.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Birklee a boy or girl name?

Birklee is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Birklee?

Birklee is a very rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.

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