How Many People Are Named Burgundy?
Complete statistics for the name Burgundy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Burgundy, a very rare female name, is held by just 271 people in the US today, making up 1 in 1,219,788 Americans. The name saw its peak popularity in 1994 with 21 births, and now it's on the rise among younger generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 36All 277 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: 1994Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Burgundy Through the Generations
Burgundy has seen a steady presence in the US since the early '90s, with a notable spike in 1994 when 21 babies were given this name. Today, most people named Burgundy are between 30 and 60 years old, with only a small percentage under 30. This distribution suggests that while the name isn't new, it's gaining traction among modern parents, leading to a growing number of younger individuals bearing the name.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Burgundy's French roots
📄 About the Name Burgundy
How Many People Have the Name Burgundy?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 271 people in the United States currently share the name Burgundy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,219,788 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Burgundy a Common or Rare Name?
Burgundy 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 Burgundy Mean?
Burgundy means "color name" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Burgundy in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Burgundy Most Popular?
The name Burgundy reached peak popularity in 1994, with 21 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Burgundy?
Approximately 271 people named Burgundy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 277. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,219,788 Americans.
Is Burgundy a rare name?
Burgundy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,219,788 Americans has this name.
What does the name Burgundy mean?
Burgundy means "color name" and comes from French origins.
Is Burgundy more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Burgundy are male and 100% are female.
When was Burgundy most popular?
Burgundy peaked in 1994 with 21 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.