Total births
11
Boys' name · since 1916
Burlyn
Burlyn has 11 recorded births since 1916 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1916 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 11
- total births
- 1916–1933
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
Burlyn sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 11 recorded since 1916.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Burlyn has been recorded 11 times among boys since 1916, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 1933.
- 11 total births
- 1916–1933 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
11 boys have been named Burlyn since 1916, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1933.
- 11
- total births
- 1916–1933
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Burlyn was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
6 babies were named Burlyn in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Burlyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Burlyn's SSA record in two at 1933 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 1933, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1916 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Burlyn at a glance
Last recorded 1933Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Burlyn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–1933
- Peak year (1916)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Burlyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Burlyn's strongest decade.
6 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Burlyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
6 births
- 1930s
1930s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 6 births (55% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Burlyn? ▼
Since 1916, Social Security records show 11 babies named Burlyn. The most recent recorded year was 1933. Its busiest year on record was 1916, with 6 births.
When was Burlyn most popular? ▼
Burlyn was most popular in the 1910s decade with 6 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
How long has the name Burlyn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Burlyn since 1916 -- 18 years through the most recent 1933 data.
What names are similar to Burlyn? ▼
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 Burlyn's data
- Burlyn's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (6 total births) through the 1930s (5) -- 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 Burlyn
Nearby Names Like Burlyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Burlyn
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 Burlyn side by side: Burlyn vs Burton Burlyn vs Burl Burlyn 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, 1916–1933 (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. "Burlyn: Baby Name Since 1916 - 11 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/burlyn. 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 Burlyn 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.