boy's name
Burleigh
BUR-lee (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 467
Burleigh is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1971 it was given to 5 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 1932, when 29 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1892.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Burleigh Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 11 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 59 |
| 1920s | 113 |
| 1930s | 137 |
| 1940s | 78 |
| 1950s | 51 |
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 5 |
How Popular Is Burleigh?
In 1971, Burleigh was given to 5 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 Burleigh
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Burleigh Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Burleigh over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Burleigh
- English BUR-lee
Sibling Names for Burleigh
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Burleigh — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Burleigh
How popular is the name Burleigh?
In 1971, Burleigh was given to 5 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 Burleigh a girl's or a boy's name?
Burleigh is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Burleigh?
Burleigh has 2 syllables.
When was Burleigh most popular?
Burleigh peaked in 1932, when 29 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.