UK boy's name
Berat
A Turkish name meaning "sturdy" or "unwavering".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Berat is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Berat popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 35 births.
This profile covers 215 England and Wales registrations across 22 recorded years from 2003 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 9% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 214 living people in the UK are called Berat. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Berat ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 35 boys were registered as Berat.
- • About 214 living people in the UK are estimated to have Berat as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
35 births
Estimated living
214
2026
Meaning
What does Berat mean?
The name Berat has its origins in the Persian language. It is believed to have derived from the Persian word "bari," which means "heavy" or "weighty." The name can be traced back to the medieval period in the regions of modern-day Iran and Central Asia.
In ancient Persian literature, the name Berat was often associated with strength, stability, and resilience. It was a name bestowed upon individuals who were perceived as steadfast and unwavering in their character or endeavors.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Berat can be found in the writings of the renowned Persian poet Ferdowsi, who lived from 940 to 1020 AD. In his epic poem, the Shahnameh, Ferdowsi mentioned a character named Berat, although the details surrounding this character are scarce.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Berat. One such individual was Berat al-Din Lulu (1259-1311), a Mongol ruler who governed over parts of modern-day Iran and Iraq during the Ilkhanid period. Another prominent figure was Berat Khan (1663-1711), a military leader and governor in the Mughal Empire.
In the realm of literature, Berat Midhat Beyoglu (1868-1944) was a renowned Turkish writer and journalist who played a significant role in the modernization of the Turkish language and literature in the early 20th century.
Moving to more recent times, Berat Djimsiti (1912-1995) was an Albanian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Albania from 1981 to 1982. He was a prominent figure during the communist era in Albania.
Another notable individual was Berat Dzamajli (1932-2021), a Kosovar philosopher and writer who made significant contributions to the intellectual discourse in Kosovo and the broader Balkan region.
While the name Berat has its origins in the Persian language and culture, it has been adopted and used across various regions and ethnicities, particularly in the Middle East, Central Asia, and parts of Europe. The name continues to be bestowed upon individuals, carrying with it a sense of strength, stability, and resilience.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Berat over time
The chart below shows babies named Berat registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Berat, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 35 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Berat by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Berat was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4474 | 19 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1947 | 155 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2889 | 41 | 7 |
Related
Names similar to Berat
- Benjamin 90,412
- Ben 36,356
- Bradley 30,230
- Brandon 26,411
- Billy 18,608
- Bobby 16,904
- Blake 16,337
- Bailey 16,014
- Brody 7,230
- Beau 6,722
- Barnaby 5,284
- Brodie 4,801
FAQ
Berat: questions and answers
How popular is the name Berat in the UK right now?
In 2024, Berat was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Berat most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 35 babies registered as Berat in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Berat?
A Turkish name meaning "sturdy" or "unwavering".
How many people are called Berat in the UK?
A total of 215 babies have been registered as Berat across the 22 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.