Burma

Girl name

Burma has been given to 931 babies in the U.S. since 1896. It peaked in 1941.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

931

Peak year

1941 (47 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1896

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Burma.

936 babies since 1913

924 babies since 1902

924 babies since 1915

946 babies since 1941

947 babies since 1932

957 babies since 1924

905 babies since 1901

903 babies since 1909

How popular is the name Burma?

Burma has been given to 931 babies in the U.S. since 1896. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Burma peak?

Burma peaked in 1941, when 47 babies were given the name.

Is Burma a girl or boy name?

Burma is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Burma are girls).

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