How Many People Are Named Burdette?

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

Burdette
Rare
English surname used as a first name

Burdette is a very rare name, with only 351 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 940,497 Americans. The vast majority of those named Burdette are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~10,835
Living in US
1 in 30,591
Americans
1920
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
English occupational surname (one who burds)
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Traditional Reliable Strong
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents adaptability and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,613
Worldwide Bearers
#192,376
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,580
🇨🇦 Canada
11
🇦🇸 American Samoa
6
🇩🇪 Germany
6
🇯🇲 Jamaica
2
🇲🇾 Malaysia
2
🇦🇺 Australia
1
🇧🇿 Belize
1
🇧🇷 Brazil
1
🇬🇧 England
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
323 (92%)
♀ Female
28 (8%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 95
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
47
Would be 30–60 (3%)
1,794
Would be over 60 (97%)

All 1,841 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: 1920

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
85
Modern Appeal
15
International
87

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

📜 Burdette Through the Generations

Burdette has been a name through the generations, peaking in popularity in 1920 with 76 births. Over time, its usage has remained stable, with most of the current bearers being over 60 years old. This indicates that Burdette is a name that's deeply rooted in the past, with a strong connection to older generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Iowa 198
Illinois 104
Nebraska 77
Ohio 77
New York 70
Michigan 20
Wisconsin 18
South Dakota 15
Minnesota 10

✨ Similar Names to Burdette

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Burdette's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Burdette

How Many People Have the Name Burdette?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 10,835 people in the United States currently share the name Burdette. That works out to roughly 1 in every 30,591 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Burdette a Common or Rare Name?

Burdette is classified as 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 Burdette Mean?

Burdette means "English occupational surname (one who burds)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Burdette in SSA data, approximately 92% are male and 8% are female.

When Was Burdette Most Popular?

The name Burdette reached peak popularity in 1920, with 76 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 Burdette?

Approximately 10,835 people named Burdette live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 10,835. That works out to roughly 1 in 30,591 Americans.

Is Burdette a rare name?

Burdette is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 30,591 Americans has this name.

What does the name Burdette mean?

Burdette means "English occupational surname (one who burds)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Burdette more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 92% of people named Burdette are male and 8% are female.

When was Burdette most popular?

Burdette peaked in 1920 with 76 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 US10,835
All-Time Births10,835
1 in X1 in 30,591
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age95
Peak Year1920
World Rank#192,376
Male %92%
Female %8%

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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.