Burdette
Burdette is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Little bird or shield, depending on the diminutive surname derivation.
Origin and history
Burdette is an Anglo-French masculine name derived from a diminutive of the French surname or given name Burdo, ultimately traced to Germanic roots. Historically used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, it has since become extremely rare.
Popularity in the United States
1,714 babies in the United States have been named Burdette since 1880. It ranks #3074 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- IA (33.6 %)
- IL (17.7 %)
- NE (13.1 %)
- OH (13.1 %)
- NY (11.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 34 |
| 1910-1920 | 383 |
| 1920-1930 | 495 |
| 1930-1940 | 361 |
| 1940-1950 | 193 |
| 1950-1960 | 127 |
| 1960-1970 | 80 |
| 1970-1980 | 31 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Burdette
- Burdette Haldorson: Basketball player, Olympic medalist
Fun facts
- Burdette developed from a French surname that was brought to England following the Norman Conquest.
- The name enjoyed mild popularity in the United States around the turn of the 20th century before declining sharply.