Total births
480
Boys' name · since 1911
Burtis
Since 1911, U.S. Social Security records show 480 babies named Burtis, peaking in 1943. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 480
- total births
- 1911–1977
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
Burtis sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 480 recorded since 1911.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Burtis has been recorded 480 times among boys since 1911, 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 1911 to 1977.
- 480 total births
- 1911–1977 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
480 boys have been named Burtis since 1911, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1977.
- 480
- total births
- 1911–1977
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Burtis was born in this single decade.
1943
Single peak year
20 babies were named Burtis in 1943 - its busiest year on record.
Burtis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Burtis splits its recorded history at 1936: 38% of all births land in the more recent half, 62% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1947 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1943 peak of 20 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Burtis at a glance
Last recorded 1977Peak year
1943
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1911
Burtis popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1911–1977
- Peak year (1943)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 67 years of records
Burtis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Burtis's strongest decade.
135 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Burtis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
112 births
- 1920s
1920s
135 births
- 1930s
1930s
80 births
- 1940s
1940s
81 births
- 1950s 40
1950s
40 births
- 1960s 21
1960s
21 births
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 135 births (28% of all-time use).
Burtis by state
Where Burtis concentrates geographically, total births since 1911
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 20 | 4.2% |
Texas share of Burtis's total US births 4.2%
20 of 480 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Burtis? ▼
480 babies have been named Burtis since 1911. It was last recorded in 1977. The peak year was 1943 with 20 births.
When was Burtis most popular? ▼
Burtis was most popular in the 1920s decade with 135 total births. The single peak year was 1943.
Where is Burtis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Burtis are Texas (20 births).
How long has the name Burtis been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Burtis since 1911 -- 67 years through the most recent 1977 data.
What names are similar to Burtis? ▼
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 Burtis's data
- Burtis's decade-level peak was the 1920s (135 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Burtiss (20 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 Burtis
Nearby Names Like Burtis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Burtis
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 Burtis side by side: Burtis vs Burton Burtis vs Burl Burtis 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, 1911–1977 (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. "Burtis: Baby Name Since 1911 - 480 Births, Peak 1943." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/burtis. 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 Burtis 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.