Boy · #3,944 in 2026

Burch

Name: Popularity of the name Burch in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Burch, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,944

Peak Rank

#1,771 (1916)

Total Babies

157

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1913

First Year

1958

Last Year

1916

Peak Year

#1771

Peak Rank

157

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Burch

Burch first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1913, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1916, when 17 Burchs were born — ranking #1,771 that year. As of 2026, Burch ranks #3,944 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 157 Burchs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Burch

Phonetically similar names — useful when Burch is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Birch
Berge
Birge
Burdge
Bursch
Brj
Perch
Purch
Pirch
Perche
Bree
Brie

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Burch

What does the name Burch mean?

Burch is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1913. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Burch in 2026?

In 2026, Burch ranks #3,944 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Burch most popular?

Burch reached its peak popularity in 1916, ranking #1,771 that year with 17 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Burch most popular?

Burch has historically been most popular in Tennessee. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Burch.

Is Burch a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Burch is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Burch?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Burch include Pinkney, Posey, Ovila. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Burch

Burch is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 157 births in the dataset. Burch's peak popularity came in 1916 when it ranked #1,771. Use the chart and map above to compare Burch's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.