Berit
Every Berit since 1958 — 677 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Berit
Berit is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,115 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1958, 677 American babies have been named Berit. Its peak came in 2006, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Berit stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Berit year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,115 |
| 2024 | 10 | #9,665 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,569 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,151 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,067 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,620 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,219 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,254 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,429 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,307 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,580 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9,634 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,204 |
| 2012 | 15 | #7,871 |
| 2011 | 7 | #13,585 |
| 2010 | 15 | #7,947 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,082 |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,051 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,356 |
| 2006 | 25 | #5,411 |
| 2005 | 20 | #6,044 |
| 2004 | 18 | #6,532 |
| 2003 | 23 | #5,260 |
| 2002 | 14 | #7,490 |
| 2001 | 18 | #6,108 |
| 2000 | 18 | #5,974 |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,692 |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,559 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,627 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,204 |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,424 |
| 1965 | 8 | #4,864 |
| 1960 | 8 | #4,802 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Berit
- Berit Mørdre Athlete · b. 1940
- Berit Aunli Skier · b. 1956
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Berit in 2025?
Berit ranked #12,115 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Berit?
677 babies have been named Berit in the United States since 1958, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Berit most popular?
Berit peaked in 2006, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Berit a boy or girl name?
Berit is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Berit rising or falling?
Berit has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Berit?
Well-known people named Berit include Berit Mørdre (athlete), Berit Aunli (skier).