How Many People Are Named Buren?

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

Buren
Very Rare
Old Dutch

Buren means 'fortress' in Old Dutch, making it a strong choice for parents. Only 120 people named Buren live in the US today, which means just 1 in 2,742,177 Americans have this name. The vast majority of people named Buren are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~658
Living in US
1 in 503,722
Americans
1916
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Fortress
🌐
Origin
Old Dutch
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Strong Reliable Determined
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,623
Worldwide Bearers
#143,450
Global Rank
🇨🇳 China
1,569
🇺🇸 United States
701
🇮🇩 Indonesia
124
🇮🇳 India
81
🇰🇭 Cambodia
71
🇹🇼 Taiwan
19
🇿🇦 South Africa
14
🇳🇱 Netherlands
11
🇵🇭 Philippines
5
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
120 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 97
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
13
Would be 30–60 (2%)
721
Would be over 60 (98%)

All 734 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: 1916

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
83
Modern Appeal
17
International
90

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

📜 Buren Through the Generations

Buren, a name steeped in history and rooted in Old Dutch, has seen its peak popularity in 1916 with 35 births. Over the decades, it has maintained a stable presence, though its usage has dwindled significantly since then. Today, the name is predominantly carried by individuals over the age of 60, with only a handful falling within the younger age brackets. This demographic skew paints a picture of a name that's deeply entrenched in the past, cherished by those who grew up with it but less favored among newer generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

North Carolina 24
Alabama 22
West Virginia 6
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Buren

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Buren's Old Dutch roots

📄 About the Name Buren

How Many People Have the Name Buren?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 658 people in the United States currently share the name Buren. That works out to roughly 1 in every 503,722 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Buren a Common or Rare Name?

Buren 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 Buren Mean?

Buren means "fortress" and comes from Old Dutch origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Buren in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Buren Most Popular?

The name Buren reached peak popularity in 1916, with 35 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 Buren?

Approximately 658 people named Buren live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 658. That works out to roughly 1 in 503,722 Americans.

Is Buren a rare name?

Buren is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 503,722 Americans has this name.

What does the name Buren mean?

Buren means "fortress" and comes from Old Dutch origins.

Is Buren more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Buren are male and 0% are female.

When was Buren most popular?

Buren peaked in 1916 with 35 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 US658
All-Time Births658
1 in X1 in 503,722
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age97
Peak Year1916
World Rank#143,450
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.