Total births
842
Unisex name · since 1912
Burnis
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 842 babies named Burnis, peaking in 1925. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 842
- total births
- 1912–1986
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
Burnis sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 842 recorded since 1912.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Burnis has been recorded 842 times among boys since 1912, though it is not among the currently most-used boys 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 1912 to 1986.
- 842 total births
- 1912–1986 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 20% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
842 boys have been named Burnis since 1912, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1986.
- 842
- total births
- 1912–1986
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Burnis was born in this single decade.
1925
Single peak year
29 babies were named Burnis in 1925 - its busiest year on record.
Burnis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Burnis's SSA record in two at 1944 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 1962, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1925 peak of 29, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Burnis at a glance
Last recorded 1986Peak year
1925
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Burnis popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1986
- Peak year (1925)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 75 years of records
Burnis popularity over time - girls
90 total births recorded since 1915 (Burnis as girls' name)
Burnis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Burnis's strongest decade.
172 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Burnis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
98 births
- 1920s
1920s
172 births
- 1930s
1930s
153 births
- 1940s
1940s
156 births
- 1950s
1950s
124 births
- 1960s 63
1960s
63 births
- 1970s 55
1970s
55 births
- 1980s 21
1980s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 172 births (20% of all-time use).
How Burnis 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 Burnis's total volume
Burnis vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Burnis by state
Where Burnis concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 26 | 3.1% |
| #2 | Oklahoma | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #3 | Kentucky | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Burnis's total US births 3.1%
Even split
26 of 842 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Burnis? ▼
Burnis has been given to 842 babies in the U.S. since 1912, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1986. 29 babies were born in 1925, its single highest year.
When was Burnis most popular? ▼
Burnis was most popular in the 1920s decade with 172 total births. The single peak year was 1925.
Where is Burnis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Burnis are Texas (26 births), Oklahoma (6 births), Kentucky (5 births).
Is Burnis a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Burnis is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 842 births, and as a girl's name it has 90 births.
How long has the name Burnis been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Burnis since 1912 -- 75 years through the most recent 1986 data.
What names are similar to Burnis? ▼
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 Burnis's data
- Burnis's decade-level peak was the 1920s (172 total births); usage has since declined to 21 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Burniss (26 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 Burnis
Nearby Names Like Burnis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Burnis
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 Burnis side by side: Burnis vs Burton Burnis vs Burl Burnis 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, 1912–1986 (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. "Burnis: Baby Name Since 1912 - 842 Births, Peak 1925." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/burnis. 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 Burnis 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.