unisex name
Burnette
bur-NET (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 998
Burnette is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 77% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1970 it was given to 6 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 1923, when 35 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1906.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Burnette Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 147 |
| 1920s | 228 |
| 1930s | 173 |
| 1940s | 153 |
| 1950s | 183 |
| 1960s | 98 |
| 1970s | 6 |
How Popular Is Burnette?
In 1970, Burnette was given to 6 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 Burnette
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Burnette Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Burnette over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Burnette
- English bur-NET
Sibling Names for Burnette
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Burnette — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Burnette
How popular is the name Burnette?
In 1970, Burnette was given to 6 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 Burnette a girl's or a boy's name?
Burnette is used for both girls and boys. About 77% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Burnette?
Burnette has 2 syllables.
When was Burnette most popular?
Burnette peaked in 1923, when 35 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.