Burnis
girl nameBurnis entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #3116 in 1925, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#3116
peak (1925)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4058 |
| 1920s | #4042 |
| 1930s | #3985 |
| 1940s | #4196 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Burnis are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Burnis alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Burnis in 2025?
- Burnis is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Burnis most popular?
- Burnis peaked in 1925, reaching #3116 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Burnis with classmates?
- Burnis will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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