Burnett
boy nameBurnett entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #631 in 1887, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1882–2025
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rank today
#631
peak (1887)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #832 |
| 1890s | #1111 |
| 1900s | #912 |
| 1910s | #1112 |
| 1920s | #1288 |
| 1930s | #1444 |
| 1940s | #1465 |
| 1950s | #1788 |
| 1960s | #2543 |
| 1970s | #4201 |
| 1980s | #5063 |
| 1990s | #8800 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Burnett are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Burnett alive today was born around 1933, making them about 92 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 boy names.
- When was the name Burnett most popular?
- Burnett peaked in 1887, reaching #631 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Burnett with classmates?
- Burnett will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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