Total births
6,555
Boys' name · since 1880
Burt
Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 6,555 babies named Burt, peaking in 1956. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 6,555
- total births
- 1880–2017
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
6,555 boys have been named Burt since 1880, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Burt has been recorded 6,555 times among boys since 1880, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 2017.
- 6,555 total births
- 1880–2017 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 19% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
6,555 boys have been named Burt since 1880, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2017.
- 6,555
- total births
- 1880–2017
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Burt was born in this single decade.
1956
Single peak year
152 babies were named Burt in 1956 - its busiest year on record.
Burt's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Burt's SSA record in two at 1941 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2004, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1956 peak of 152, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Burt at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1956
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1880
Burt popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–2017
- Peak year (1956)
- 152
- Annual births at peak, across 138 years of records
Burt by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Burt's strongest decade.
1,238 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Burt births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 277
1880s
277 births
- 1890s 179
1890s
179 births
- 1900s 144
1900s
144 births
- 1910s 482
1910s
482 births
- 1920s
1920s
756 births
- 1930s
1930s
729 births
- 1940s
1940s
802 births
- 1950s
1950s
1,238 births
- 1960s
1960s
922 births
- 1970s
1970s
669 births
- 1980s 262
1980s
262 births
- 1990s 70
1990s
70 births
- 2000s 19
2000s
19 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 1,238 births (19% of all-time use).
How Burt 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 Burt's total volume
Burt vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Burt by state
Where Burt concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 695 | 10.6% |
| #2 | California | | 481 | 7.3% |
| #3 | Texas | | 224 | 3.4% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 180 | 2.7% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 180 | 2.7% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 150 | 2.3% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 137 | 2.1% |
| #8 | Louisiana | | 58 | 0.9% |
New York share of Burt's total US births 10.6%
Even split
695 of 6,555 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 25 reporting states.
Burt appears in 25 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Burt? ▼
6,555 babies have been named Burt since 1880. It was last recorded in 2017. The peak year was 1956 with 152 births.
When was Burt most popular? ▼
Burt was most popular in the 1950s decade with 1,238 total births. The single peak year was 1956.
Where is Burt most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Burt are New York (695 births), California (481 births), Texas (224 births).
How long has the name Burt been used? ▼
Burt has been recorded in Social Security data since 1880, spanning 138 years of data through 2017.
What names are similar to Burt? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Burton, Burl, Burke, Burnell, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Burt's data
- Burt's decade-level peak was the 1950s (1,238 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Burts (695 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Burt
Nearby Names Like Burt
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Burt
Burton Boy
#5067 22,486 births
Burl Boy
#9898 7,181 births
Burke Boy
#3222 4,118 births
Burnell Boy
2,790 births
Burley Boy
2,310 births
Compare Burt side by side: Burt vs Burton Burt vs Burl Burt vs Burke
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, 1880–2017 (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. "Burt: Baby Name Since 1880 - 6,555 Births, Peak 1956." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/burt. 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 Burt 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.