Boy · #3,252 in 2026

Burgin

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

Current Rank

#3,252

Peak Rank

#3,252 (1935)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1924

First Year

1935

Last Year

1935

Peak Year

#3252

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Burgin

The earliest SSA record of Burgin as a baby boy name dates back to 1924, when 5 babies received it. 1935 was its biggest year on record, with 6 newborns named Burgin — #3,252 in the national rankings. About 55% of every Burgin on record arrived during the 1930s, its defining decade. Burgin last appeared in the published SSA data in 1935, with 6 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 11 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1920s to 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 Burgin

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

Bergin
Bergen
Bergan
Burgen
Burgoyne
Burgan
Burgoon
Birken
Berken
Birchen
Bergum
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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Burgin

What does the name Burgin mean?

Burgin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1924. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Burgin in 2026?

In 2026, Burgin ranks #3,252 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Burgin most popular?

Burgin reached its peak popularity in 1935, ranking #3,252 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Burgin a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Burgin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Burgin include Pinckney, Fedele, Elvy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Burgin

Burgin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1924 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Burgin's peak popularity came in 1935 when it ranked #3,252. Use the chart and map above to compare Burgin'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.