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Burklee

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Pronounced BURK-lee /ˈbɜrk.li/High

Meaning: A form/spelling of Berkeley/Barclay — from the Old English beorc + leah, 'a birch-tree meadow/clearing'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A birch-tree meadow: Burklee is a form of Berkeley. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA form/spelling of Berkeley/Barclay — from the Old English beorc + leah, 'a birch-tree meadow/clearing'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8514 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 100

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220132024

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

Burklee is a form/spelling of Berkeley/Barclay — from the Old English beorc + leah, 'a birch-tree meadow/clearing' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'BURK-lee').

In the U.S. it appears as a form of Berkeley. Rare in this form, a-birch-tree-meadow at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Berkeley comes from the Old English beorc + leah, 'a birch-tree meadow' — Burklee is a form of it, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'BURK-lee').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Berkeley — routes layered

Variations

BerkeleyBerkleeBarclay

Nicknames

Burk

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Burklee mean?

Burklee is a form of Berkeley/Barclay — Old English 'a birch-tree meadow'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Burklee?

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

Is Burklee a boy or girl name?

Burklee is a girl's name here (used for both sexes in some families).

How popular is Burklee?

Burklee is a very rare name in the U.S.

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