Burke
Every Burke since 1881 — 4,188 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Burke
Burke is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,649 in 2025 with 49 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1881, 4,188 American babies have been named Burke. Its peak came in 2014, when 79 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Burke stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Burke year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 49 | #2,649 |
| 2024 | — | — | 37 | #3,226 |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,616 | 53 | #2,515 |
| 2022 | — | — | 52 | #2,592 |
| 2021 | 5 | #15,690 | 71 | #2,064 |
| 2020 | 5 | #15,555 | 66 | #2,116 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11,559 | 69 | #2,088 |
| 2018 | — | — | 55 | #2,395 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,105 | 49 | #2,572 |
| 2016 | — | — | 58 | #2,281 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13,266 | 58 | #2,280 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,329 | 72 | #1,981 |
| 2013 | — | — | 78 | #1,831 |
| 2012 | — | — | 64 | #2,107 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,182 | 71 | #1,950 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,299 | 63 | #2,122 |
| 2009 | 6 | #15,596 | 59 | #2,235 |
| 2008 | — | — | 66 | #2,090 |
| 2007 | — | — | 63 | #2,142 |
| 2006 | — | — | 62 | #2,106 |
| 2005 | — | — | 74 | #1,777 |
| 2004 | — | — | 46 | #2,426 |
| 2003 | — | — | 60 | #1,939 |
| 2002 | — | — | 55 | #2,001 |
| 2001 | — | — | 54 | #1,986 |
| 2000 | — | — | 55 | #1,897 |
| 1995 | — | — | 16 | #3,883 |
| 1990 | — | — | 23 | #2,790 |
| 1985 | — | — | 24 | #2,234 |
| 1980 | — | — | 33 | #1,736 |
| 1975 | — | — | 35 | #1,509 |
| 1970 | — | — | 62 | #1,032 |
| 1965 | — | — | 51 | #1,032 |
| 1960 | — | — | 31 | #1,434 |
| 1955 | — | — | 32 | #1,340 |
| 1950 | — | — | 17 | #1,824 |
| 1945 | — | — | 22 | #1,413 |
| 1940 | — | — | 13 | #1,993 |
| 1935 | — | — | 22 | #1,455 |
| 1930 | — | — | 16 | #1,897 |
| 1925 | — | — | 24 | #1,540 |
| 1920 | — | — | 28 | #1,388 |
| 1915 | — | — | 19 | #1,612 |
| 1910 | — | — | 5 | #1,627 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | 6 | #1,183 |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Burke in 2025?
Burke ranked #2,649 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 49 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Burke?
4,188 babies have been named Burke in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Burke most popular?
Burke peaked in 2014, when 79 newborns received the name.
Is Burke a boy or girl name?
Burke is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Burke rising or falling?
Burke is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.