How Many People Are Named Burma?
Complete statistics for the name Burma: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Burma means 'Tiger' in Burmese, a rare name for girls. Only 344 people in the US today have it, making up just 1 in 960,208 Americans. The majority, 100%, are over 60, showing how it's a name from an older generation.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 90All 931 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: 1941Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Burma Through the Generations
Burma peaked in popularity in 1941 with 47 births, but since then, its usage has remained stable. Today, there are 344 people named Burma living in the United States, all over the age of 60. This indicates that the name is predominantly associated with older generations, with no younger individuals carrying the name. The name Burma is very rare, ranking at number 135,217 globally with 2,889 living bearers, most commonly found outside the US in Kyrgyzstan.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Burma's Burmese roots
📄 About the Name Burma
How Many People Have the Name Burma?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 194 people in the United States currently share the name Burma. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,708,501 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Burma a Common or Rare Name?
Burma 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 Burma Mean?
Burma means "Tiger" and comes from Burmese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Burma in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Burma Most Popular?
The name Burma reached peak popularity in 1941, with 47 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 Burma?
Approximately 194 people named Burma live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 194. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,708,501 Americans.
Is Burma a rare name?
Burma is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,708,501 Americans has this name.
What does the name Burma mean?
Burma means "Tiger" and comes from Burmese origins.
Is Burma more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Burma are male and 100% are female.
When was Burma most popular?
Burma peaked in 1941 with 47 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.