How popular is the name Burns in 2025?

Burns is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Burns most popular?

Burns peaked in 1891, reaching #841 among US boy names.

Burns will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Burns entered the US charts in 1886, peaked at #841 in 1891, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#841

peak (1891)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 100 people named Burns are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Burns alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Burns in 2025?: Burns is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Burns most popular?: Burns peaked in 1891, reaching #841 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Burns with classmates?: Burns will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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