Burnis
boy nameBurnis entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1360 in 1925, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#1360
peak (1925)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2077 |
| 1920s | #1994 |
| 1930s | #1883 |
| 1940s | #1959 |
| 1950s | #2399 |
| 1960s | #3070 |
| 1970s | #3655 |
| 1980s | #5574 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Burnis are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Burnis alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 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 boy names.
- When was the name Burnis most popular?
- Burnis peaked in 1925, reaching #1360 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Burnis with classmates?
- Burnis will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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