Total births
1,475
Boys' name · since 1881
Burrell
Burrell has 1,475 recorded births since 1881 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1919 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,475
- total births
- 1881–2001
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
1,475 boys have been named Burrell since 1881, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Burrell has been recorded 1,475 times among boys since 1881, 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 1881 to 2001.
- 1,475 total births
- 1881–2001 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 20% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,475 boys have been named Burrell since 1881, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2001.
- 1,475
- total births
- 1881–2001
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Burrell was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
38 babies were named Burrell in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Burrell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Burrell's SSA record in two at 1939 and the more recent half accounts for 38% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 62%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1881, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1919 peak of 38, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Burrell at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1881
Burrell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1881–2001
- Peak year (1919)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 121 years of records
Burrell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Burrell's strongest decade.
301 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Burrell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 37
1880s
37 births
- 1890s 47
1890s
47 births
- 1900s 52
1900s
52 births
- 1910s
1910s
235 births
- 1920s
1920s
301 births
- 1930s
1930s
257 births
- 1940s
1940s
200 births
- 1950s
1950s
132 births
- 1960s 93
1960s
93 births
- 1970s 57
1970s
57 births
- 1980s 31
1980s
31 births
- 1990s 27
1990s
27 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 301 births (20% of all-time use).
How Burrell 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 Burrell's total volume
Burrell vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Burrell by state
Where Burrell concentrates geographically, total births since 1881
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 18 | 1.2% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #4 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #5 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.3% |
Texas share of Burrell's total US births 1.2%
Even split
18 of 1,475 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Burrell? ▼
1,475 babies have been named Burrell since 1881. It was last recorded in 2001. The peak year was 1919 with 38 births.
When was Burrell most popular? ▼
Burrell was most popular in the 1920s decade with 301 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Burrell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Burrell are Texas (18 births), Georgia (6 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Burrell been used? ▼
Burrell has been recorded in Social Security data since 1881, spanning 121 years of data through 2001.
What names are similar to Burrell? ▼
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 Burrell's data
- Burrell's decade-level peak was the 1920s (301 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Burrells (18 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 Burrell
Nearby Names Like Burrell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Burrell
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 Burrell side by side: Burrell vs Burton Burrell vs Burl Burrell 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, 1881–2001 (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. "Burrell: Baby Name Since 1881 - 1,475 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/burrell. 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 Burrell 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.