Boy · #3,995 in 2026

Burel

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

Current Rank

#3,995

Peak Rank

#1,868 (1914)

Total Babies

183

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1914

First Year

1957

Last Year

1914

Peak Year

#1868

Peak Rank

183

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Burel

The earliest SSA record of Burel as a baby boy name dates back to 1914, when 12 babies received it. 1914 was its biggest year on record, with 12 newborns named Burel — #1,868 in the national rankings. The 1920s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 44% of all recorded Burels. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1957 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 183 Burels 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

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Names that sound like Burel

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

Barrel
Beryl
Baril
Burell
Berrill
Beril
Burrel
Borrel
Boral
Borel
Burrill
Barile

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Burel

What does the name Burel mean?

Burel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1914. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Burel in 2026?

In 2026, Burel ranks #3,995 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Burel most popular?

Burel reached its peak popularity in 1914, ranking #1,868 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Burel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Burel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Burel include Nolton, Durant, Hooper. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Burel

Burel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1914 and has accumulated 183 births in the dataset. Burel's peak popularity came in 1914 when it ranked #1,868. Use the chart and map above to compare Burel'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.