Burnett
girl nameBurnett entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #2360 in 1912, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#2360
peak (1912)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3448 |
| 1920s | #3813 |
| 1930s | #3389 |
| 1940s | #4244 |
| 1950s | #4364 |
| 1960s | #5990 |
| 1970s | #7995 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Burnett are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Burnett alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Burnett in 2025?
- Burnett is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Burnett most popular?
- Burnett peaked in 1912, reaching #2360 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Burnett with classmates?
- Burnett will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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