Total births
876
Unisex name · since 1888
Burnie
Burnie has 876 recorded births since 1888 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1916 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 876
- total births
- 1888–1988
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
Burnie is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 876 have been recorded since 1888.
Social Security Administration records show Burnie recorded 876 times among boys since 1888, 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 1888 to 1988.
- 876 total births
- 1888–1988 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 21% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
876 boys have been named Burnie since 1888, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1988.
- 876
- total births
- 1888–1988
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Burnie was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
26 babies were named Burnie in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Burnie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Burnie's full recorded timeline at 1938, 46% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 54% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1909, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1916 peak of 26 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Burnie at a glance
Last recorded 1988Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1888
Burnie popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1888–1988
- Peak year (1916)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 101 years of records
Burnie popularity over time - girls
62 total births recorded since 1889 (Burnie as girls' name)
Burnie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Burnie's strongest decade.
185 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Burnie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 7
1880s
7 births
- 1890s 25
1890s
25 births
- 1900s 17
1900s
17 births
- 1910s
1910s
133 births
- 1920s
1920s
185 births
- 1930s
1930s
127 births
- 1940s
1940s
143 births
- 1950s
1950s
114 births
- 1960s
1960s
85 births
- 1970s 35
1970s
35 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 185 births (21% of all-time use).
How Burnie 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 Burnie's total volume
Burnie vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Burnie by state
Where Burnie concentrates geographically, total births since 1888
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 17 | 1.9% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #3 | South Carolina | | 6 | 0.7% |
North Carolina share of Burnie's total US births 1.9%
Even split
17 of 876 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Burnie? ▼
876 babies have been named Burnie since 1888. It was last recorded in 1988. The peak year was 1916 with 26 births.
When was Burnie most popular? ▼
Burnie was most popular in the 1920s decade with 185 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Burnie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Burnie are North Carolina (17 births), Alabama (6 births), South Carolina (6 births).
Is Burnie a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Burnie is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 876 births, and as a girl's name it has 62 births.
How long has the name Burnie been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Burnie since 1888 -- 101 years through the most recent 1988 data.
What names are similar to Burnie? ▼
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 Burnie's data
- Burnie's decade-level peak was the 1920s (185 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.
- North Carolina records the most Burnies (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina 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 Burnie
Nearby Names Like Burnie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Burnie
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 Burnie side by side: Burnie vs Burton Burnie vs Burl Burnie 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, 1888–1988 (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. "Burnie: Baby Name Since 1888 - 876 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/burnie. 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 Burnie 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.