How Many People Are Named Burnie?

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

Burnie
Very Rare
Old English

Burnie is a rare, masculine name with roots in Old English, making it a classic choice. Only 280 people named Burnie live in the US today, which means just 1 in 1,178,558 Americans share this unique moniker. The name peaked in popularity way back in 1918 with 29 births, showing how it's become a timeless, stable pick.

~184
Living in US
1 in 1,801,355
Americans
1918
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Old English origin, meaning 'protector'
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Protective Determined Steadfast
33
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 33 signifies a person who's destined to make a profound impact through their leadership and visionary qualities.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,139
Worldwide Bearers
#235,856
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
972
🇨🇦 Canada
94
🇳🇱 Netherlands
17
🇿🇦 South Africa
15
🇵🇭 Philippines
13
🇦🇺 Australia
5
🇬🇧 England
2
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
2
🇮🇳 India
2
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
272 (97%)
♀ Female
8 (3%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 90
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
75
Would be 30–60 (8%)
863
Would be over 60 (92%)

All 938 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: 1918

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
87
Modern Appeal
13
International
84

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

📜 Burnie Through the Generations

Burnie has been a name that's stood the test of time, with its origins tracing back to Old English. Over the decades, it's maintained a very niche presence, with only 938 recorded births throughout history. Today, most people named Burnie are over 60, with 92% falling into this age bracket. This indicates a strong generational skew towards older individuals, suggesting that Burnie was more commonly chosen in past eras. its rarity, the name has remained relatively stable, with no significant fluctuations in usage over the years.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

North Carolina 17
Alabama 6
South Carolina 6

✨ Similar Names to Burnie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Burnie's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Burnie

How Many People Have the Name Burnie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 184 people in the United States currently share the name Burnie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,801,355 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Burnie a Common or Rare Name?

Burnie 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 Burnie Mean?

Burnie means "Old English origin, meaning 'protector'" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Burnie in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.

When Was Burnie Most Popular?

The name Burnie reached peak popularity in 1918, with 29 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 Burnie?

Approximately 184 people named Burnie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 184. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,801,355 Americans.

Is Burnie a rare name?

Burnie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,801,355 Americans has this name.

What does the name Burnie mean?

Burnie means "Old English origin, meaning 'protector'" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Burnie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Burnie are male and 3% are female.

When was Burnie most popular?

Burnie peaked in 1918 with 29 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 US184
All-Time Births184
1 in X1 in 1,801,355
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age90
Peak Year1918
World Rank#235,856
Male %97%
Female %3%

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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.