Boy · #3,315 in 2026

Burrel

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

Burrel is a town in northern Albania, 91 km from Tirana. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision and the seat of the municipality Mat. It was the seat of the former District of Mat. The population as of the 2023 census is 7,928.

Current Rank

#3,315

Peak Rank

#1,648 (1921)

Total Babies

339

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1884

First Year

1948

Last Year

1921

Peak Year

#1648

Peak Rank

339

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Burrel

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

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Origin & history

King Zog's monument in the center of Burrel The last archaeological researches has explored different trails which demonstrate the population of the area from the Paleolithic era. The valley of Mati , has been populated during all the historic periods. In antiquity the region was inhabited by various Illyrian populations including the Pirustae . In second century BC the region came under Roman control. A famous native of Burrel was Ahmet Zogu, first King of the Albanians (born Ahmet Zogolli, later changed to Ahmet Zogu; 8 October 1895 – 9 April 1961), who reigned as King Zog I from 1928 to 193

The Story of Burrel

Burrel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1884, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 22 Burrels were born — ranking #1,648 that year. As of 2026, Burrel ranks #3,315 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 339 Burrels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Burrel

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

Tarhoncu Ahmed Pasha - Ottoman Grand Vizier
Ador Gjuci - football player
Kurt Agë Kadiu - one of the signatories of the Albanian Declaration of Independence
Hysni Milloshi - Communist
Juliana Pasha - singer
Saimir Patushi - football player
Zog I of Albania - king of Albania from 1928 to 1939
Xhelal Bey Zogu - Albanian prince

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Names that sound like Burrel

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

Borrel
Boral
Borel
Burrill
Barile
Barrel
Beryl
Baril
Burel
Burell
Borrell
Berrill

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Burrel

What does the name Burrel mean?

How popular is Burrel in 2026?

In 2026, Burrel ranks #3,315 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Burrel most popular?

Burrel reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #1,648 that year with 22 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Burrel most popular?

Burrel has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Burrel.

Is Burrel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Burrel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Burrel include Gaither, Lorn, Royden. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Burrel

Burrel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1884 and has accumulated 339 births in the dataset. Burrel's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #1,648. Use the chart and map above to compare Burrel'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.