Burnie
boy nameBurnie entered the US charts in 1888, peaked at #814 in 1890, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1888–2025
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rank today
#814
peak (1890)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #815 |
| 1890s | #932 |
| 1900s | #1198 |
| 1910s | #1803 |
| 1920s | #1873 |
| 1930s | #2137 |
| 1940s | #1958 |
| 1950s | #2521 |
| 1960s | #2830 |
| 1970s | #3571 |
| 1980s | #7270 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Burnie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Burnie 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 Burnie in 2025?
- Burnie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Burnie most popular?
- Burnie peaked in 1890, reaching #814 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Burnie with classmates?
- Burnie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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