Total births
883
Boys' name · since 1882
Burney
Since 1882, U.S. Social Security records show 883 babies named Burney, peaking in 1930. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 883
- total births
- 1882–1980
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
883 boys have been named Burney since 1882, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Burney recorded 883 times among boys since 1882, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1882 to 1980.
- 883 total births
- 1882–1980 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 18% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
883 boys have been named Burney since 1882, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1980.
- 883
- total births
- 1882–1980
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Burney was born in this single decade.
1930
Single peak year
21 babies were named Burney in 1930 - its busiest year on record.
Burney's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Burney's SSA record in two at 1938 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1882, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1930 peak of 21, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Burney at a glance
Last recorded 1980Peak year
1930
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1882
Burney popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1882–1980
- Peak year (1930)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 99 years of records
Burney popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 1919 (Burney as girls' name)
Burney by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Burney's strongest decade.
157 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Burney births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 19
1880s
19 births
- 1890s 16
1890s
16 births
- 1900s 35
1900s
35 births
- 1910s
1910s
116 births
- 1920s
1920s
157 births
- 1930s
1930s
143 births
- 1940s
1940s
149 births
- 1950s
1950s
126 births
- 1960s
1960s
79 births
- 1970s 38
1970s
38 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 157 births (18% of all-time use).
How Burney 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 Burney's total volume
Burney vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Burney by state
Where Burney concentrates geographically, total births since 1882
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 16 | 1.8% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Burney's total US births 1.8%
Even split
16 of 883 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Burney? ▼
Since 1882, Social Security records show 883 babies named Burney. The most recent recorded year was 1980. Its busiest year on record was 1930, with 21 births.
When was Burney most popular? ▼
Burney was most popular in the 1920s decade with 157 total births. The single peak year was 1930.
Where is Burney most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Burney are Texas (16 births), North Carolina (5 births), Tennessee (5 births).
How long has the name Burney been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Burney since 1882 -- 99 years through the most recent 1980 data.
What names are similar to Burney? ▼
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 Burney's data
- Burney's decade-level peak was the 1920s (157 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Burneys (16 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 Burney
Nearby Names Like Burney
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Burney
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 Burney side by side: Burney vs Burton Burney vs Burl Burney vs Burt
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, 1882–1980 (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. "Burney: Baby Name Since 1882 - 883 Births, Peak 1930." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/burney. 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 Burney 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.