How Many People Are Named Burnette?

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

Burnette
Rare
English surname used as a first name

Burnette is a very rare female name with origins that aren't widely documented, making each person named Burnette unique. Only 364 people in the U.S. today carry this name, which means 1 in 907,760 Americans have it. The name peaked in popularity in 1923 with 35 births, but it's now considered a classic, stable choice.

~15,862
Living in US
1 in 20,896
Americans
1923
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Burnett
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Dignified Reserved Thoughtful
33
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 33 is associated with spiritual guidance and humanitarian efforts.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,243
Worldwide Bearers
#224,099
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,109
🇯🇲 Jamaica
56
🇿🇦 South Africa
33
🇨🇦 Canada
13
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
6
🇬🇧 England
6
🇵🇭 Philippines
6
🇬🇾 Guyana
3
🇲🇼 Malawi
1
🇬🇧 Scotland
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
62 (17%)
♀ Female
302 (83%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 89
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
28
Would be 30–60 (3%)
970
Would be over 60 (97%)

All 998 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: 1923

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
81
Modern Appeal
19
International
85

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

📜 Burnette Through the Generations

Burnette has been a name through the generations, with its peak occurring in 1923 when 35 babies were given this name. Today, the name is held by 364 individuals, with 97% of them being over 60 years old, indicating a strong generational skew towards older adults. This trend suggests that Burnette is a name that has remained relatively stable over time, maintaining its charm and appeal among certain families.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Minnesota 7
South Carolina 6
Georgia 5
North Carolina 5

✨ Similar Names to Burnette

🌿 Related Names by Origin

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

📄 About the Name Burnette

How Many People Have the Name Burnette?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 15,862 people in the United States currently share the name Burnette. That works out to roughly 1 in every 20,896 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Burnette a Common or Rare Name?

Burnette 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 Burnette Mean?

Burnette means "creative variant of Burnett" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Burnette in SSA data, approximately 17% are male and 83% are female.

When Was Burnette Most Popular?

The name Burnette reached peak popularity in 1923, 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 Burnette?

Approximately 15,862 people named Burnette live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 15,862. That works out to roughly 1 in 20,896 Americans.

Is Burnette a rare name?

Burnette is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 20,896 Americans has this name.

What does the name Burnette mean?

Burnette means "creative variant of Burnett" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Burnette more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 17% of people named Burnette are male and 83% are female.

When was Burnette most popular?

Burnette peaked in 1923 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 US15,862
All-Time Births15,862
1 in X1 in 20,896
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age89
Peak Year1923
World Rank#224,099
Male %17%
Female %83%

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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.