Boy · #9,243 in 2026

Burrell

Burrell is a masculine given name which may refer to:B. Clark Burchfiel (1934–2024), American geologist Burrell Driver, English first-class cricketer Burrell Ellis, American attorney and politician Burrell Ives Humphreys, American former New Jersey Superior Court judge and county prosecutor Burrell Shields (1929–1997), American National Football League player Burrell Smith, American circuit…

Current Rank
#9,243
Peak Rank
#1,122 (1919)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1881
First Year
2001
Last Year
1919
Peak Year
#1122
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
96
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Burrell

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

Burrell is a masculine given name which may refer to:B. Clark Burchfiel (1934–2024), American geologist Burrell Driver, English first-class cricketer Burrell Ellis, American attorney and politician Burrell Ives Humphreys, American former New Jersey Superior Court judge and county prosecutor Burrell Shields (1929–1997), American National Football League player Burrell Smith, American circuit…

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The Story of Burrell

Burrell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1881, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1919, when 38 Burrells were born — ranking #1,122 that year. As of 2026, Burrell ranks #9,243 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 1K Burrells 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 Burrell

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

  • Brel
  • Brill
  • Bril
  • Brille
  • Bruhl
  • Birrell
  • Brawl
  • Braille
  • Broil
  • Brail
  • Brule
  • Braile

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Burrell

What does the name Burrell mean?
Burrell is a masculine given name which may refer to:B. Clark Burchfiel (1934–2024), American geologist Burrell Driver, English first-class cricketer Burrell Ellis, American attorney and politician Burrell Ives Humphreys, American former New Jersey Superior Court judge and county prosecutor Burrell Shields (1929–1997), American National Football League player Burrell Smith, American circuit…
How popular is Burrell in 2026?
In 2026, Burrell ranks #9,243 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Burrell most popular?
Burrell reached its peak popularity in 1919, ranking #1,122 that year with 38 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Burrell most popular?
Burrell has historically been most popular in Illinois, Mississippi, Virginia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Burrell.
Is Burrell a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Burrell is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Burrell?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Burrell include Chalmers, Catarino, Khristopher. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Burrell

Burrell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1881 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Burrell's peak popularity came in 1919 when it ranked #1,122. Use the chart and map above to compare Burrell'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.