Burma
girl nameBurma entered the US charts in 1896, peaked at #1065 in 1941, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1896–2025
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rank today
#1065
peak (1941)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1292 |
| 1900s | #1858 |
| 1910s | #2164 |
| 1920s | #2344 |
| 1930s | #2064 |
| 1940s | #1615 |
| 1950s | #3717 |
| 1960s | #5674 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Burma are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Burma alive today was born around 1938, making them about 87 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Burma in 2025?
- Burma is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Burma most popular?
- Burma peaked in 1941, reaching #1065 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Burma with classmates?
- Burma will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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