Burnis

Burnis - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Burnis at a glance

Burnis is ranked #1593 among boy baby names in 1955, with 5 births in 1955. It peaked in 1942 at #1219 and first appeared on the charts in 1918.

Rank in 1955
#1593
Births in 1955
5
Peak year
1942 (#1219)
First appeared
1918
Popularity
1 in 396,513 boys

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Burnis appeared on the charts for the first time in 1918 on position #1643. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Burnis and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Burnis? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Burnis. The baby boy name Burnis was given to 5 baby boys in 1955, ranking #1593 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 396,513 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Burnis peaked in popularity 84 years ago in 1942 on position 1219.



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Cheryl Burniston
Richard Burniston


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Burnis is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Burnis is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #1,002 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,002.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Burnis is where you live.


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Burnis origin and meaning

Burnis is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Burnis, pop culture references for the name Burnis and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Burnis

We've found the following names that sound similar to Burnis, sorted by popularity.

Bronson / Branson / Bernice / Bronx / Burnice / Barrington / Bronislaus / Branch / Bronislaw / Bransen /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
19551593
19421219
19401480
19251260
19201586
19181643

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Texas1002

Even more about Burnis


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Burnis a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Burnis?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1942
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Burnis
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 396,513
Letter count 6
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1918
1955 births +5

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