Total births
1,561
Unisex name · since 1882
Burnett
Since 1882, U.S. Social Security records show 1,561 babies named Burnett, peaking in 1920. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,561
- total births
- 1882–1994
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
1,561 boys have been named Burnett since 1882, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Burnett has 1,561 recorded births among boys since 1882, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1882 to 1994.
- 1,561 total births
- 1882–1994 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 21% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,561 boys have been named Burnett since 1882, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1994.
- 1,561
- total births
- 1882–1994
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Burnett was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
43 babies were named Burnett in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Burnett's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Burnett's SSA record in two at 1941 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1882, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1920 peak of 43, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Burnett at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1882
Burnett popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1882–1994
- Peak year (1920)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 113 years of records
Burnett popularity over time - girls
282 total births recorded since 1912 (Burnett as girls' name)
Burnett by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Burnett's strongest decade.
333 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Burnett births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 26
1880s
26 births
- 1890s 10
1890s
10 births
- 1900s 40
1900s
40 births
- 1910s
1910s
259 births
- 1920s
1920s
333 births
- 1930s
1930s
237 births
- 1940s
1940s
235 births
- 1950s
1950s
197 births
- 1960s 127
1960s
127 births
- 1970s 55
1970s
55 births
- 1980s 37
1980s
37 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 333 births (21% of all-time use).
How Burnett 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 Burnett's total volume
Burnett vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Burnett by state
Where Burnett concentrates geographically, total births since 1882
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 38 | 2.4% |
| #2 | South Carolina | | 24 | 1.5% |
| #3 | New York | | 16 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Kentucky | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Kansas | | 9 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Tennessee | | 7 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.3% |
Texas share of Burnett's total US births 2.4%
Even split
38 of 1,561 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Burnett appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Burnett? ▼
1,561 babies have been named Burnett since 1882. It was last recorded in 1994. The peak year was 1920 with 43 births.
When was Burnett most popular? ▼
Burnett was most popular in the 1920s decade with 333 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Burnett most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Burnett are Texas (38 births), South Carolina (24 births), New York (16 births).
Is Burnett a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Burnett is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,561 births, and as a girl's name it has 282 births.
How long has the name Burnett been used? ▼
Burnett has been recorded in Social Security data since 1882, spanning 113 years of data through 1994.
What names are similar to Burnett? ▼
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 Burnett's data
- Burnett's decade-level peak was the 1920s (333 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Burnetts (38 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Burnett
Nearby Names Like Burnett
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Burnett
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 Burnett side by side: Burnett vs Burton Burnett vs Burl Burnett vs Burt
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1882–1994 (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. "Burnett: Baby Name Since 1882 - 1,561 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/burnett. 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 Burnett 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 July 2026.