A place of weight or value
Berea is a biblical place name referring to an ancient city in Macedonia. In the New Testament, the residents of Berea were noted for their open-mindedness and diligent study of scripture, giving the name a connotation of wisdom and spiritual depth.
Less common today
Berea isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #12,687 in 2011.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the historical novel 'The Silver Chalice' · The Silver Chalice
