Total births
1,714
Unisex name · since 1885
Burdette
1,714 babies named Burdette in U.S. Social Security records since 1885, with the highest year being 1922. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,714
- total births
- 1885–1979
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
Burdette sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 1,714 recorded since 1885.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Burdette has been recorded 1,714 times among boys since 1885, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1885 to 1979.
- 1,714 total births
- 1885–1979 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,714 boys have been named Burdette since 1885, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1979.
- 1,714
- total births
- 1885–1979
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Burdette was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
74 babies were named Burdette in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
Burdette's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Burdette's SSA record in two at 1938 and the more recent half accounts for 29% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 71%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1885, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1922 peak of 74, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Burdette at a glance
Last recorded 1979Peak year
1922
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1885
Burdette popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1885–1979
- Peak year (1922)
- 74
- Annual births at peak, across 95 years of records
Burdette popularity over time - girls
127 total births recorded since 1908 (Burdette as girls' name)
Burdette by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Burdette's strongest decade.
495 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Burdette births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 34
1900s
34 births
- 1910s
1910s
383 births
- 1920s
1920s
495 births
- 1930s
1930s
361 births
- 1940s 193
1940s
193 births
- 1950s 127
1950s
127 births
- 1960s 80
1960s
80 births
- 1970s 31
1970s
31 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 495 births (29% of all-time use).
How Burdette compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Burdette's total volume
Burdette vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Burdette by state
Where Burdette concentrates geographically, total births since 1885
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Iowa | | 198 | 11.6% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 104 | 6.1% |
| #3 | Nebraska | | 77 | 4.5% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 77 | 4.5% |
| #5 | New York | | 70 | 4.1% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 20 | 1.2% |
| #7 | Wisconsin | | 18 | 1.1% |
| #8 | South Dakota | | 15 | 0.9% |
Iowa share of Burdette's total US births 11.6%
Even split
198 of 1,714 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 9 reporting states.
Burdette appears in 9 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Burdette? ▼
Since 1885, Social Security records show 1,714 babies named Burdette. The most recent recorded year was 1979. Its busiest year on record was 1922, with 74 births.
When was Burdette most popular? ▼
Burdette was most popular in the 1920s decade with 495 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
Where is Burdette most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Burdette are Iowa (198 births), Illinois (104 births), Nebraska (77 births).
Is Burdette a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Burdette is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,714 births, and as a girl's name it has 127 births.
How long has the name Burdette been used? ▼
Records for Burdette go back to 1885, giving 95 years of history through 1979.
What names are similar to Burdette? ▼
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 Burdette's data
- Burdette's decade-level peak was the 1920s (495 total births); usage has since declined to 31 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Iowa records the most Burdettes (198 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Iowa names
- 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 Burdette
Nearby Names Like Burdette
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Burdette
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 Burdette side by side: Burdette vs Burton Burdette vs Burl Burdette vs Burt
Related Names
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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, 1885–1979 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Burdette: Baby Name Since 1885 - 1,714 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/burdette. 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 Burdette 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.