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Burkley

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Pronounced BURK-lee /ˈbɜːrk.li/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of the English surname Berkeley/Barclay, from Old English beorc ('birch') and leah ('clearing; meadow') - 'birch clearing; birch meadow.' A modern surname-name, used for girls and boys.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp surname-name: Burkley means 'birch clearing' (said 'BURK-lee'). Modern and unisex - we note the surname route.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningA spelling of the English surname Berkeley/Barclay, from Old English beorc ('birch') and leah ('clearing; meadow') - 'birch clearing; birch meadow.' A modern surname-name, used for girls and boys.
U.S. rank (2025)#15352 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 118

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220092025

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

Burkley is a spelling of the surname Berkeley/Barclay, from Old English beorc ('birch') and leah ('clearing; meadow'). As a given name it reads modern and surname-style, used unisex - which we note - rare in the U.S. (said 'BURK-lee').

It appears only rarely, for both girls and boys. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Burkley spells the English surname Berkeley/Barclay - Old English for 'birch clearing; birch meadow' - carried into first-name use and used for both girls and boys, which we note (said 'BURK-lee').
Overall data confidence 44%
References - Burkley — surname Berkeley/Barclay; 'birch clearing'; unisex

Variations

BerkeleyBerkleyBarclay

Nicknames

BurkeLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Burkley mean?

Burkley is a form of the surname Berkeley/Barclay, 'birch clearing; birch meadow,' now used as a first name.

How do you pronounce Burkley?

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

Is Burkley a boy or girl name?

Burkley is a surname-name used for both girls and boys - we note the unisex use.

How popular is Burkley?

Burkley is a rare name in the U.S.

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