Total births
931
Girls' name · since 1896
Burma
Burma has 931 recorded births since 1896 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1941 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 931
- total births
- 1896–1965
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
931 girls have been named Burma since 1896, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Burma recorded 931 times among girls since 1896, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1896 to 1965.
- 931 total births
- 1896–1965 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
931 girls have been named Burma since 1896, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1965.
- 931
- total births
- 1896–1965
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Burma was born in this single decade.
1941
Single peak year
47 babies were named Burma in 1941 - its busiest year on record.
Burma's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Burma splits its recorded history at 1933: 61% of all births land in the more recent half, 39% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1903 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1941 peak of 47 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Burma at a glance
Last recorded 1965Peak year
1941
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1896
Burma popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1896–1965
- Peak year (1941)
- 47
- Annual births at peak, across 70 years of records
Burma by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Burma's strongest decade.
309 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Burma births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 7
1890s
7 births
- 1900s 29
1900s
29 births
- 1910s
1910s
125 births
- 1920s
1920s
157 births
- 1930s
1930s
162 births
- 1940s
1940s
309 births
- 1950s 122
1950s
122 births
- 1960s 20
1960s
20 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 309 births (33% of all-time use).
How Burma compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Burma's total volume
Burma vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Burma by state
Where Burma concentrates geographically, total births since 1896
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 60 | 6.4% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 37 | 4.0% |
| #3 | Florida | | 7 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Kentucky | | 7 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Mississippi | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.5% |
Alabama share of Burma's total US births 6.4%
Even split
60 of 931 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Burma? ▼
Burma has been given to 931 babies in the U.S. since 1896, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1965. 47 babies were born in 1941, its single highest year.
When was Burma most popular? ▼
Burma was most popular in the 1940s decade with 309 total births. The single peak year was 1941.
Where is Burma most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Burma are Alabama (60 births), Georgia (37 births), Florida (7 births).
How long has the name Burma been used? ▼
Records for Burma go back to 1896, giving 70 years of history through 1965.
What names are similar to Burma? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Burnice, Burnette, Burnetta, Burnell, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Burma's data
- Burma's decade-level peak was the 1940s (309 total births); usage has since declined to 20 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Alabama records the most Burmas (60 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama 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 Burma
Nearby Names Like Burma
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Burma
Burnice Girl
1,593 births
Burnette Girl
764 births
Burnetta Girl
754 births
Burnell Girl
593 births
Burnett Girl
282 births
Compare Burma side by side: Burma vs Burnice Burma vs Burnette Burma vs Burnetta
Related Names
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, 1896–1965 (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. "Burma: Baby Name Since 1896 - 931 Births, Peak 1941." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/burma. 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 Burma 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.