Boy · #3,665 in 2026

Burnard

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

Current Rank

#3,665

Peak Rank

#2,012 (1925)

Total Babies

331

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1912

First Year

1960

Last Year

1925

Peak Year

#2012

Peak Rank

331

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Burnard

Burnard first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1912, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1925, when 16 Burnards were born — ranking #2,012 that year. As of 2026, Burnard ranks #3,665 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 331 Burnards 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 Burnard

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

Bernard
Barnard
Bernardo
Benard
Bernhard
Bernardi
Berard
Barnardo
Bernarda
Broward
Bernier
Briard

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Burnard

What does the name Burnard mean?

Burnard 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 Burnard in 2026?

In 2026, Burnard ranks #3,665 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Burnard most popular?

Burnard reached its peak popularity in 1925, ranking #2,012 that year with 16 babies given the name.

Is Burnard a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Burnard?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Burnard include Bartlett, Wilmont, Windsor. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Burnard

Burnard is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 331 births in the dataset. Burnard's peak popularity came in 1925 when it ranked #2,012. Use the chart and map above to compare Burnard'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.