Girl · #14,553 in 2026

Burgundy

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

Burgundy is a historical region in France, broadly corresponding to the territory of the former administrative region of the same name, which existed from 1982 to 2015 and was merged on 1 January 2016 into Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Its capital was Dijon.

Current Rank

#14,553

Peak Rank

#4,687 (1994)

Total Babies

277

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1971

First Year

2014

Last Year

1994

Peak Year

#4687

Peak Rank

277

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Burgundy

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Etymology

It is named for the Burgundians , an East Germanic people who moved westwards beyond the Rhine during the late Roman period. The name Burgundy has historically denoted numerous political entities. It first emerged in the 9th century as one of the successors of the ancient Kingdom of the Burgundians , which after its conquest in 532 had formed a constituent part of the Frankish Empire . Since the inception of the French departmental system in 1790, Burgundy has referred to the geographic area comprising the four departments of Côte-d'Or , Saône-et-Loire, Yonne , and Nièvre .

Origin & history

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The Story of Burgundy

Burgundy first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1971, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 21 Burgundys were born — ranking #4,687 that year. As of 2026, Burgundy ranks #14,553 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 277 Burgundys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Burgundy

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

Burgandy
Burundi
Burgundies
Burgund
Brandy
Brandi
Brandie
Brandee
Brenda
Brinda
Bergenia
Burgeoned

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Burgundy

What does the name Burgundy mean?

How popular is Burgundy in 2026?

In 2026, Burgundy ranks #14,553 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Burgundy most popular?

Burgundy reached its peak popularity in 1994, ranking #4,687 that year with 21 babies given the name.

Is Burgundy a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Burgundy?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Burgundy include Loida, Dalina, Laurisa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Burgundy

Burgundy is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 277 births in the dataset. Burgundy's peak popularity came in 1994 when it ranked #4,687. Use the chart and map above to compare Burgundy'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.