Boy · #3,641 in 2026

Burdett

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

Current Rank

#3,641

Peak Rank

#2,020 (1923)

Total Babies

240

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1912

First Year

1962

Last Year

1923

Peak Year

#2020

Peak Rank

240

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Burdett

The earliest SSA record of Burdett as a baby boy name dates back to 1912, when 6 babies received it. 1923 was its biggest year on record, with 16 newborns named Burdett — #2,020 in the national rankings. The 1920s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 35% of all recorded Burdetts. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1962 (6 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 240 Burdetts 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+

No data

Names that sound like Burdett

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

Burditt
Burdette
Birded
Brit
Britt
Bidet
Barritt
Birdied
Bordet
Burritt
Briet
Brett

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Burdett

What does the name Burdett mean?

Burdett is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1912. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Burdett in 2026?

In 2026, Burdett ranks #3,641 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Burdett most popular?

Burdett reached its peak popularity in 1923, ranking #2,020 that year with 16 babies given the name.

Is Burdett a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Burdett?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Burdett include Eula, Eligha, Elward. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Burdett

Burdett is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 240 births in the dataset. Burdett's peak popularity came in 1923 when it ranked #2,020. Use the chart and map above to compare Burdett's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

Continue exploring

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.