Total births
467
Boys' name · since 1892
Burleigh
467 babies named Burleigh in U.S. Social Security records since 1892, with the highest year being 1932. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 467
- total births
- 1892–1971
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
467 boys have been named Burleigh since 1892, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Burleigh has been recorded 467 times among boys since 1892, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1892 to 1971.
- 467 total births
- 1892–1971 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
467 boys have been named Burleigh since 1892, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1971.
- 467
- total births
- 1892–1971
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Burleigh was born in this single decade.
1932
Single peak year
29 babies were named Burleigh in 1932 - its busiest year on record.
Burleigh's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Burleigh splits its recorded history at 1935: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1899 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1932 peak of 29 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Burleigh at a glance
Last recorded 1971Peak year
1932
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1892
Burleigh popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1892–1971
- Peak year (1932)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 80 years of records
Burleigh by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Burleigh's strongest decade.
137 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Burleigh births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 11
1890s
11 births
- 1910s
1910s
59 births
- 1920s
1920s
113 births
- 1930s
1930s
137 births
- 1940s
1940s
78 births
- 1950s 51
1950s
51 births
- 1960s 13
1960s
13 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 137 births (29% of all-time use).
Burleigh by state
Where Burleigh concentrates geographically, total births since 1892
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Maine | | 5 | 1.1% |
Maine share of Burleigh's total US births 1.1%
5 of 467 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Burleigh? ▼
Since 1892, Social Security records show 467 babies named Burleigh. The most recent recorded year was 1971. Its busiest year on record was 1932, with 29 births.
When was Burleigh most popular? ▼
Burleigh was most popular in the 1930s decade with 137 total births. The single peak year was 1932.
Where is Burleigh most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Burleigh are Maine (5 births).
How long has the name Burleigh been used? ▼
Records for Burleigh go back to 1892, giving 80 years of history through 1971.
What names are similar to Burleigh? ▼
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 Burleigh's data
- Burleigh's decade-level peak was the 1930s (137 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Maine records the most Burleighs (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Maine 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 Burleigh
Nearby Names Like Burleigh
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Burleigh
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 Burleigh side by side: Burleigh vs Burton Burleigh vs Burl Burleigh vs Burt
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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, 1892–1971 (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. "Burleigh: Baby Name Since 1892 - 467 Births, Peak 1932." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/burleigh. 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 Burleigh 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.