Burnie
Boy nameBurnie has been given to 938 babies in the U.S. since 1888. It peaked in 1918.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
938
Peak year
1918 (29 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1888
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
7% girls / 93% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Burnie — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Burnie.
Sibling name ideas for Burnie
Same era and popularity as Burnie, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Burnie?
Burnie has been given to 938 babies in the U.S. since 1888. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Burnie peak?
Burnie peaked in 1918, when 29 babies were given the name.
Is Burnie a girl or boy name?
Burnie is primarily a boy name (93% of babies named Burnie are boys).
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