Burley
boy nameBurley entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #547 in 1884, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#547
peak (1884)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #696 |
| 1890s | #760 |
| 1900s | #767 |
| 1910s | #961 |
| 1920s | #1062 |
| 1930s | #1074 |
| 1940s | #1236 |
| 1950s | #1636 |
| 1960s | #2100 |
| 1970s | #3560 |
| 1980s | #4611 |
| 1990s | #9260 |
| 2000s | #10349 |
| 2010s | #11451 |
| 2020s | #9554 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Burley are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Burley alive today was born around 1932, making them about 93 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Burley in 2025?
- Burley is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Burley most popular?
- Burley peaked in 1884, reaching #547 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Burley with classmates?
- Burley will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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