Boy · #3,734 in 2026

Burnest

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

Current Rank

#3,734

Peak Rank

#2,986 (1921)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1921

First Year

1952

Last Year

1921

Peak Year

#2986

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Burnest

The earliest SSA record of Burnest as a baby boy name dates back to 1921, when 9 babies received it. 1921 was its biggest year on record, with 9 newborns named Burnest — #2,986 in the national rankings. About 56% of every Burnest on record arrived during the 1920s, its defining decade. Burnest last appeared in the published SSA data in 1952, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 34 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1920s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

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Names that sound like Burnest

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

Brust
Birdnest
Burnous
Bernat
Breast
Brest
Burnett
Burnette
Burnished
Burnet
Brist
Brownest

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Burnest

What does the name Burnest mean?

Burnest is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1921. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Burnest in 2026?

In 2026, Burnest ranks #3,734 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Burnest most popular?

Burnest reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #2,986 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Burnest a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Burnest?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Burnest include Virge, Speed, Greely. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Burnest

Burnest is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1921 and has accumulated 34 births in the dataset. Burnest's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #2,986. Use the chart and map above to compare Burnest'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.