Burke
boy name#2641 in 2025Burke entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #781 in 1881, ranks #2641 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1881–2025
#2641
rank today
#781
peak (1881)
49
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #815 |
| 1900s | #1162 |
| 1910s | #1536 |
| 1920s | #1505 |
| 1930s | #1589 |
| 1940s | #1548 |
| 1950s | #1437 |
| 1960s | #1228 |
| 1970s | #1371 |
| 1980s | #2103 |
| 1990s | #2773 |
| 2000s | #2056 |
| 2010s | #2156 |
| 2020s | #2522 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Burke has been most popular in NE, UT, MN.
Living bearers
About 3,200 people named Burke are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Burke alive today was born around 1982, making them about 43 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Burke in 2025?
- Burke ranks #2641 among US boy names in 2025, with 49 babies given the name.
- When was the name Burke most popular?
- Burke peaked in 1881, reaching #781 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Burke with classmates?
- Burke will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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