Birl is an uncommon given name of Slavic origin, particularly popular among people from former Yugoslavian countries. It's derived from the Serbian word 'bira', meaning 'to choose' or 'to pick'. The name Birl is often used as a diminutive for names such as Borislav or Birsa.
The name Birl experienced varied popularity over the years, with a notable peak of 15 births in 1921 and another high point of 15 births in 1930. The total number of births recorded for this name from 1888 to 1957 was 188.