boy's name
Burnie
BUR-nee (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 938
Burnie is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1988 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 1918, when 29 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1888.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Burnie Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 12 |
| 1890s | 25 |
| 1900s | 17 |
| 1910s | 145 |
| 1920s | 207 |
| 1930s | 145 |
| 1940s | 148 |
| 1950s | 114 |
| 1960s | 85 |
| 1970s | 35 |
| 1980s | 5 |
How Popular Is Burnie?
In 1988, Burnie 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 Burnie
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Burnie Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Burnie over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Burnie
- English BUR-nee
Sibling Names for Burnie
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Burnie — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Burnie
How popular is the name Burnie?
In 1988, Burnie 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 Burnie a girl's or a boy's name?
Burnie is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Burnie?
Burnie has 2 syllables.
When was Burnie most popular?
Burnie peaked in 1918, when 29 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.