Birney vs Birl
Side-by-side comparison of Birney and Birl — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Birney | Birl |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 72 | 188 |
| Peak Year | 1921 | 1921 |
| Peak Year Births | 6 | 15 |
| Peak Decade | 1940ss | 1920ss |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| First Recorded Year | 1912 | 1888 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Birney | Birl |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | — | 5 |
| 1910ss | 10 | 25 |
| 1920ss | 23 | 87 |
| 1930ss | 6 | 45 |
| 1940ss | 28 | 14 |
| 1950ss | 5 | 12 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1912–1954.