boy's name
Burley
BUR-lee (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 2,350
Burley is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2020 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 64 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Burley Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 82 |
| 1890s | 68 |
| 1900s | 95 |
| 1910s | 359 |
| 1920s | 467 |
| 1930s | 377 |
| 1940s | 325 |
| 1950s | 234 |
| 1960s | 167 |
| 1970s | 97 |
| 1980s | 41 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 7 |
How Popular Is Burley?
In 2020, Burley 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 Burley
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Burley Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Burley over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Burley
- English BUR-lee
Sibling Names for Burley
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Burley — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Burley
How popular is the name Burley?
In 2020, Burley 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 Burley a girl's or a boy's name?
Burley is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Burley?
Burley has 2 syllables.
When was Burley most popular?
Burley peaked in 1921, when 64 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.