Unisex name · peaked 1927

Burdell

Every Burdell since 1912 — 377 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Burdell
Peak year
1927
18 babies
All-time total
377
since 1912

The story of Burdell

Burdell is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1912, 377 American babies have been named Burdell — about 85% boys and 15% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1927, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Burdell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Burdell year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

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1955 8 #2,992
1950
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1940 9 #2,505
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1930 7 #3,700 10 #2,631
1925 14 #2,209
1920 6 #4,463 10 #2,797
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Burdell in 2025?

Burdell did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Burdell?

377 babies have been named Burdell in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Burdell most popular?

Burdell peaked in 1927, when 18 newborns received the name.

Is Burdell a boy or girl name?

Burdell is used for both: about 15% of babies named Burdell have been girls and 85% boys.

Is the name Burdell rising or falling?

Burdell has been roughly stable over the past decade.

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