boy's name
Birl
BURL (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Births on record 188
Birl is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 1957 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1921, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1888.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Birl Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1950s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 25 |
| 1920s | 87 |
| 1930s | 45 |
| 1940s | 14 |
| 1950s | 12 |
How Popular Is Birl?
In 1957, Birl was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Birl
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Birl Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Birl over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Birl
- English BURL
Sibling Names for Birl
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Birl — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Birl
How popular is the name Birl?
In 1957, Birl was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Birl a girl's or a boy's name?
Birl is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Birl?
Birl has 1 syllable.
When was Birl most popular?
Birl peaked in 1921, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.