How Many People Are Named Burton?

22,512

people in the United States are named Burton

1 in 14,880 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1726

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0067%

Of US population

Peak Year

1925

597 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: BURT-ən
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From a surname which was originally taken from an Old English place name meaning "fortified town". A famous bearer of the surname was Sir Richard Burton (1821-1890), an explorer of Africa and Asia.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.2%
Male
99.8%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 84.6 years old

Young (<30) 832
3.7%
Adult (30–60) 2,651
11.8%
Senior (>60) 19,029
84.5%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

New York 3,003
Illinois 1,396
Pennsylvania 1,278
California 1,078
Michigan 1,052
Minnesota 784
Massachusetts 777
Ohio 712
Texas 534
Connecticut 527

💡 Fun Facts About "Burton"

  • 19 babies were named Burton in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1925
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in New York

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