How Many People Are Named Burdell?

Complete statistics for the name Burdell: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Burdell
Very Rare
Old English

Burdell is an exceptionally rare masculine name with English surname roots, and it's nearly vanished from modern use. Only about 63 people in the United States carry this name today, meaning roughly 1 in 5,203,545 Americans share it. Its peak came in 1927 with 18 births, and the average bearer is around 95 years old.

~381
Living in US
1 in 869,946
Americans
1927
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
From a fortified hill
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Steadfast Traditional Dependable Quiet-natured
11
Life Path Number

Life-path number 11 is considered a master number, representing heightened intuition, spiritual insight, and visionary thinking. It's associated with individuals who inspire others through empathy and a deep sense of purpose.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

433
Worldwide Bearers
#412,254
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
425
🇿🇦 South Africa
4
🇧🇿 Belize
1
🇨🇦 Canada
1
🇬🇧 England
1
🇯🇲 Jamaica
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
60 (94%)
♀ Female
4 (6%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 95
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
377
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 377 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1927

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
76
Classic Feel
73
Modern Appeal
27
International
73

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Burdell Through the Generations

Burdell's story is really a snapshot of early twentieth-century America. With just 377 total births recorded across all US history, it's never been a common choice, but it did enjoy a modest window of popularity in the 1920s, peaking at 18 births in 1927. That small wave has shaped everything we see in the data today. Every single one of the 377 recorded births falls into the over-60 age bracket, and the average age of 95 tells you this name belongs almost entirely to the oldest living generation. There aren't any bearers under 30, and none between 30 and 60 either, which means Burdell hasn't been given to a newborn in decades. Globally, about 433 people carry this name, earning it a world rank of 412,254. The trend line is stable, but that's only because it settled at or near zero long ago. It's a true relic of a bygone era, a classic old-school name that paints a vivid picture of naming customs from nearly a century past.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Iowa 5

✨ Similar Names to Burdell

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Burdell's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Burdell

How Many People Have the Name Burdell?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 381 people in the United States currently share the name Burdell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 869,946 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Burdell a Common or Rare Name?

Burdell is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Burdell Mean?

Burdell means "From a fortified hill" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Burdell in SSA data, approximately 94% are male and 6% are female.

When Was Burdell Most Popular?

The name Burdell reached peak popularity in 1927, with 18 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Burdell?

Approximately 381 people named Burdell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 381. That works out to roughly 1 in 869,946 Americans.

Is Burdell a rare name?

Burdell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 869,946 Americans has this name.

What does the name Burdell mean?

Burdell means "From a fortified hill" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Burdell more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 94% of people named Burdell are male and 6% are female.

When was Burdell most popular?

Burdell peaked in 1927 with 18 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US381
All-Time Births381
1 in X1 in 869,946
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age95
Peak Year1927
World Rank#412,254
Male %94%
Female %6%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.