boy's name
Burnis
BUR-nis (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 932
Burnis is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1986 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 1925, when 39 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1912.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Burnis Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 116 |
| 1920s | 221 |
| 1930s | 170 |
| 1940s | 162 |
| 1950s | 124 |
| 1960s | 63 |
| 1970s | 55 |
| 1980s | 21 |
How Popular Is Burnis?
In 1986, Burnis 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 Burnis
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Burnis Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Burnis over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Burnis
- English BUR-nis
Sibling Names for Burnis
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Burnis — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Burnis
How popular is the name Burnis?
In 1986, Burnis 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 Burnis a girl's or a boy's name?
Burnis is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Burnis?
Burnis has 2 syllables.
When was Burnis most popular?
Burnis peaked in 1925, when 39 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.