Burton
boy name#4396 in 2025Burton entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #222 in 1925, ranks #4396 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#4396
rank today
#222
peak (1925)
23
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #290 |
| 1890s | #324 |
| 1900s | #328 |
| 1910s | #275 |
| 1920s | #244 |
| 1930s | #263 |
| 1940s | #365 |
| 1950s | #521 |
| 1960s | #623 |
| 1970s | #841 |
| 1980s | #1192 |
| 1990s | #2511 |
| 2000s | #3753 |
| 2010s | #3802 |
| 2020s | #4119 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Burton has been most popular in TX.
Living bearers
About 7,500 people named Burton are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Burton alive today was born around 1933, making them about 92 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Burton in 2025?
- Burton ranks #4396 among US boy names in 2025, with 23 babies given the name.
- When was the name Burton most popular?
- Burton peaked in 1925, reaching #222 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Burton with classmates?
- Burton will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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