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Burley

boy name

Burley entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #547 in 1884, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

Popularity 18802025

18802020
US babies named Burley per year from 1880 to 2025
rank today
#547
peak (1884)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share

Rank by decade

DecadeAverage 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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