How Many People Are Named Burrell?

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

Burrell
Rare
Old English

Burrell is an uncommon name with roots in Old English, making it very rare today. Only 412 people named Burrell live in the US, which means 1 in 801,268 Americans have this name. The majority of people named Burrell are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older feel.

~23,451
Living in US
1 in 14,134
Americans
1919
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Fortified town
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Resilient Determined
7
Life Path Number

People with the name Burrell resonate with the number 7, symbolizing spiritual growth and introspection.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,211
Worldwide Bearers
#227,551
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,144
🇯🇲 Jamaica
34
🇨🇦 Canada
12
🇬🇧 England
9
🇦🇺 Australia
4
🇧🇧 Barbados
1
🇨🇾 Cyprus
1
🇮🇱 Israel
1
🇰🇪 Kenya
1
🇳🇱 Netherlands
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
412 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 91
6
Would be under 30 (0%)
150
Would be 30–60 (10%)
1,319
Would be over 60 (89%)

All 1,475 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: 1919

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
90
Modern Appeal
10
International
85

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

📜 Burrell Through the Generations

Burrell has been a steady presence in American naming trends since its peak in 1919 when 38 babies were given this name. Over time, the name has maintained its charm, though its usage has dwindled. Today, there are 412 people named Burrell in the US, with most being over 60 years old. This age skew reflects the name's status as a classic, old-school choice, rarely seen among younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 18
Georgia 6
Illinois 5
Mississippi 5
Virginia 5

⭐ Famous People Named Burrell

Burrell is a masculine given name which may refer to:B. Clark Burchfiel (1934–2024), American geologist Burrell Driver, English first-class cricketer Burrell Ellis, American attorney and politician Burrell Ives Humphreys, American former New Jersey Superior Court judge and county prosecutor Burrell Shields (1929–1997), American National Football League player Burrell Smith, American circuit designer…

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✨ Similar Names to Burrell

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Burrell's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Burrell

How Many People Have the Name Burrell?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 23,451 people in the United States currently share the name Burrell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 14,134 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Burrell a Common or Rare Name?

Burrell 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 Burrell Mean?

Burrell means "fortified town" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Burrell Most Popular?

The name Burrell reached peak popularity in 1919, with 38 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 Burrell?

Approximately 23,451 people named Burrell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 23,451. That works out to roughly 1 in 14,134 Americans.

Is Burrell a rare name?

Burrell is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 14,134 Americans has this name.

What does the name Burrell mean?

Burrell means "fortified town" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Burrell more male or female?

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

When was Burrell most popular?

Burrell peaked in 1919 with 38 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 US23,451
All-Time Births23,451
1 in X1 in 14,134
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age91
Peak Year1919
World Rank#227,551
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.