boy's name
Burr
BUR (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Births on record 803
Burr is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 1976 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 1916, when 23 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Burr Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 79 |
| 1890s | 45 |
| 1900s | 27 |
| 1910s | 143 |
| 1920s | 167 |
| 1930s | 92 |
| 1940s | 101 |
| 1950s | 92 |
| 1960s | 31 |
| 1970s | 26 |
How Popular Is Burr?
In 1976, Burr 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 Burr
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Burr Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Burr over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Burr
- English BUR
Sibling Names for Burr
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Burr — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Burr
How popular is the name Burr?
In 1976, Burr 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 Burr a girl's or a boy's name?
Burr is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Burr?
Burr has 1 syllable.
When was Burr most popular?
Burr peaked in 1916, when 23 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.