Burney
boy nameBurney entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #765 in 1885, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1882–2025
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rank today
#765
peak (1885)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #841 |
| 1890s | #790 |
| 1900s | #1188 |
| 1910s | #1814 |
| 1920s | #2061 |
| 1930s | #2062 |
| 1940s | #1953 |
| 1950s | #2309 |
| 1960s | #3105 |
| 1970s | #4714 |
| 1980s | #6250 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Burney are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Burney alive today was born around 1934, making them about 91 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Burney in 2025?
- Burney is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Burney most popular?
- Burney peaked in 1885, reaching #765 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Burney with classmates?
- Burney will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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