Total births
764
Unisex name · since 1906
Burnette
764 babies named Burnette in U.S. Social Security records since 1906, with the highest year being 1923. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 764
- total births
- 1906–1970
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
Burnette is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 764 have been recorded since 1906.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Burnette has been recorded 764 times among girls since 1906, though it is not among the currently most-used girls 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 1906 to 1970.
- 764 total births
- 1906–1970 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 21% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
764 girls have been named Burnette since 1906, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1970.
- 764
- total births
- 1906–1970
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Burnette was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
29 babies were named Burnette in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Burnette's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Burnette splits its recorded history at 1940: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1906 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1923 peak of 29 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Burnette at a glance
Last recorded 1970Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1906
Burnette popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1906–1970
- Peak year (1923)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 65 years of records
Burnette popularity over time - boys
234 total births recorded since 1915 (Burnette as boys' name)
Burnette by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Burnette's strongest decade.
164 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Burnette births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 10
1900s
10 births
- 1910s
1910s
116 births
- 1920s
1920s
164 births
- 1930s
1930s
121 births
- 1940s
1940s
123 births
- 1950s
1950s
140 births
- 1960s
1960s
84 births
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 164 births (21% of all-time use).
How Burnette 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 Burnette's total volume
Burnette vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Burnette by state
Where Burnette concentrates geographically, total births since 1906
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 7 | 0.9% |
| #2 | South Carolina | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.7% |
Minnesota share of Burnette's total US births 0.9%
Even split
7 of 764 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Burnette? ▼
Since 1906, Social Security records show 764 babies named Burnette. The most recent recorded year was 1970. Its busiest year on record was 1923, with 29 births.
When was Burnette most popular? ▼
Burnette was most popular in the 1920s decade with 164 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
Where is Burnette most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Burnette are Minnesota (7 births), South Carolina (6 births), Georgia (5 births).
Is Burnette a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Burnette is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 764 births, and as a boy's name it has 234 births.
How long has the name Burnette been used? ▼
Records for Burnette go back to 1906, giving 65 years of history through 1970.
What names are similar to Burnette? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Burnice, Burma, Burnetta, Burnell, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Burnette's data
- Burnette's decade-level peak was the 1920s (164 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Minnesota records the most Burnettes (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota 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 Burnette
Nearby Names Like Burnette
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Burnette
Burnice Girl
1,593 births
Burma Girl
931 births
Burnetta Girl
754 births
Burnell Girl
593 births
Burnett Girl
282 births
Compare Burnette side by side: Burnette vs Burnice Burnette vs Burma Burnette 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, 1906–1970 (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. "Burnette: Baby Name Since 1906 - 764 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/burnette. 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 Burnette 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.