Total births
167
Boys' name · since 1913
Burwell
Burwell has 167 recorded births since 1913 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1918 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 167
- total births
- 1913–1958
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
Burwell is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 167 have been recorded since 1913.
Social Security Administration records show Burwell recorded 167 times among boys since 1913, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 1958.
- 167 total births
- 1913–1958 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
167 boys have been named Burwell since 1913, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1958.
- 167
- total births
- 1913–1958
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Burwell was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
14 babies were named Burwell in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Burwell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Burwell splits its recorded history at 1930: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1913 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1918 peak of 14 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Burwell at a glance
Last recorded 1958Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Burwell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1958
- Peak year (1918)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 46 years of records
Burwell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Burwell's strongest decade.
48 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Burwell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
48 births
- 1920s
1920s
44 births
- 1930s
1930s
36 births
- 1940s
1940s
23 births
- 1950s 16
1950s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 48 births (29% of all-time use).
Burwell by state
Where Burwell concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Virginia | | 5 | 3.0% |
Virginia share of Burwell's total US births 3.0%
5 of 167 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Burwell? ▼
Since 1913, Social Security records show 167 babies named Burwell. The most recent recorded year was 1958. Its busiest year on record was 1918, with 14 births.
When was Burwell most popular? ▼
Burwell was most popular in the 1910s decade with 48 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Burwell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Burwell are Virginia (5 births).
How long has the name Burwell been used? ▼
Burwell has been recorded in Social Security data since 1913, spanning 46 years of data through 1958.
What names are similar to Burwell? ▼
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 Burwell's data
- Burwell's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (48 total births) through the 1950s (16) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Virginia records the most Burwells (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Virginia 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 Burwell
Nearby Names Like Burwell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Burwell
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
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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, 1913–1958 (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. "Burwell: Baby Name Since 1913 - 167 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/burwell. 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 Burwell 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.