Burnham
boy nameBurnham entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #2073 in 1918, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#2073
peak (1918)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3019 |
| 1920s | #3805 |
| 1930s | #3432 |
| 1940s | #3551 |
| 1950s | #3714 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Burnham are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Burnham alive today was born around 1922, making them about 103 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Burnham in 2025?
- Burnham is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Burnham most popular?
- Burnham peaked in 1918, reaching #2073 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Burnham with classmates?
- Burnham will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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