Boy · #4,151 in 2026

Burchel

Current Rank
#4,151
Peak Rank
#4,151 (1928)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1928
First Year
1928
Last Year
1928
Peak Year
#4151
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Burchel

American parents first put Burchel on the record books as a baby boy name in 1928, with 5 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 1928, when 5 Burchels were born — ranking #4,151 that year. Burchel last appeared in the published SSA data in 1928, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 5 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1920s to the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Burchel

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

  • Berkel
  • Burkle
  • Birchall
  • Burchell
  • Burgle
  • Bergall
  • Pirkle
  • Buckle
  • Bacl
  • Burka
  • Burqa
  • Buckel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Burchel

What does the name Burchel mean?
Burchel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1928. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Burchel in 2026?
In 2026, Burchel ranks #4,151 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Burchel most popular?
Burchel reached its peak popularity in 1928, ranking #4,151 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Burchel a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Burchel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Burchel?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Burchel include Aberham, Alene, Amis. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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Amis
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Arvile
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Calman
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Dever
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About the name Burchel

Burchel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1928 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Burchel's peak popularity came in 1928 when it ranked #4,151. Use the chart and map above to compare Burchel'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.