Total births
22
Boys' name · since 1921
Burchell
Since 1921, U.S. Social Security records show 22 babies named Burchell, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 22
- total births
- 1921–1974
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
Burchell is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 22 have been recorded since 1921.
Social Security Administration records show Burchell recorded 22 times among boys since 1921, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 1974.
- 22 total births
- 1921–1974 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
22 boys have been named Burchell since 1921, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1974.
- 22
- total births
- 1921–1974
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Burchell was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
6 babies were named Burchell in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Burchell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Burchell's SSA record in two at 1971 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1971, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Burchell at a glance
Last recorded 1974Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Burchell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–1974
- Peak year (1921)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Burchell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Burchell's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Burchell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
12 births
- 1970s
1970s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 12 births (55% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Burchell? ▼
Burchell has been given to 22 babies in the U.S. since 1921, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1974. 6 babies were born in 1921, its single highest year.
When was Burchell most popular? ▼
Burchell was most popular in the 1920s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
How long has the name Burchell been used? ▼
Records for Burchell go back to 1921, giving 54 years of history through 1974.
What names are similar to Burchell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Burton, Burl, Burt, Burke, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Burchell's data
- Burchell's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (12 total births) through the 1970s (10) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Burchell
Nearby Names Like Burchell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Burchell
Burton Boy
#5067 22,486 births
Burl Boy
#9898 7,181 births
Burt Boy
6,555 births
Burke Boy
#3222 4,118 births
Burnell Boy
2,790 births
Compare Burchell side by side: Burchell vs Burton Burchell vs Burl Burchell vs Burt
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Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1921–1974 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Burchell: Baby Name Since 1921 - 22 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/burchell. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Burchell draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.