Burl
Every Burl since 1880 — 7,200 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Burl
Burl 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 1880, 7,200 American babies have been named Burl. Its peak came in 1921, when 211 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 Burl stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Burl 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 7 | #10,065 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 5 | #12,659 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 6 | #10,992 |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #10,986 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | 6 | #10,965 |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | 5 | #11,712 |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | 7 | #8,448 |
| 2000 | — | — | 6 | #9,242 |
| 1995 | — | — | 7 | #7,089 |
| 1990 | — | — | 6 | #7,295 |
| 1985 | — | — | 12 | #3,620 |
| 1980 | — | — | 27 | #2,008 |
| 1975 | — | — | 21 | #2,141 |
| 1970 | — | — | 36 | #1,397 |
| 1965 | — | — | 45 | #1,110 |
| 1960 | — | — | 59 | #997 |
| 1955 | — | — | 96 | #745 |
| 1950 | — | — | 99 | #686 |
| 1945 | — | — | 84 | #658 |
| 1940 | — | — | 113 | #556 |
| 1935 | — | — | 137 | #482 |
| 1930 | — | — | 134 | #515 |
| 1925 | — | — | 150 | #494 |
| 1920 | — | — | 174 | #459 |
| 1915 | — | — | 130 | #489 |
| 1910 | — | — | 37 | #454 |
| 1905 | — | — | 21 | #493 |
| 1900 | — | — | 18 | #584 |
| 1895 | — | — | 8 | #807 |
| 1890 | — | — | 12 | #570 |
| 1885 | — | — | 17 | #442 |
| 1880 | — | — | 14 | #486 |
Famous people named Burl
- Burl Ives Actor · 1909–1995
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Burl in 2025?
Burl 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 Burl?
7,200 babies have been named Burl in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Burl most popular?
Burl peaked in 1921, when 211 newborns received the name.
Is Burl a boy or girl name?
Burl is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Burl rising or falling?
Burl is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Burl?
Well-known people named Burl include Burl Ives (actor).