Boy · #6,250 in 2026

Burney

Current Rank
#6,250
Peak Rank
#1,602 (1930)
Total Babies
883
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1919
First Year
1919
Last Year
1919
Peak Year
#4814
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Burney

Burney first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1882, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1930, when 21 Burneys were born — ranking #1,602 that year. As of 2026, Burney ranks #6,250 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 883 Burneys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Burney

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Burney

What does the name Burney mean?
Burney is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1882. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Burney in 2026?
In 2026, Burney ranks #6,250 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Burney most popular?
Burney reached its peak popularity in 1930, ranking #1,602 that year with 21 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Burney most popular?
Burney has historically been most popular in Tennessee, North Carolina, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Burney.
Is Burney a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Burney is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Burney?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Burney include Algernon, Deloy, Rendell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Burney

Burney is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1882 and has accumulated 883 births in the dataset. Burney's peak popularity came in 1930 when it ranked #1,602. Use the chart and map above to compare Burney'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.