Buren
Buren is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Dwellings, cottages, or small houses.
Origin and history
Buren is a name of Dutch and Low German origin, derived from a place name or surname meaning 'dwellings' or 'cottages'. Historically, it gained some popularity in the United States as a given name in honor of Martin Van Buren, the eighth U.S. President. Today, it is extremely rare as a given name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
734 babies in the United States have been named Buren since 1880. It ranks #3942 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (42.1 %)
- AL (38.6 %)
- WV (10.5 %)
- TX (8.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 10 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 188 |
| 1920-1930 | 222 |
| 1930-1940 | 129 |
| 1940-1950 | 110 |
| 1950-1960 | 40 |
| 1960-1970 | 16 |
| 1970-1980 | 13 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Buren
- Buren Vance: Basketball player, Coach
Fun facts
- The name Buren was used as a given name in 19th-century America as a tribute to Martin Van Buren, the 8th U.S. President.
- Buren is also the name of a historic town and municipality in the province of Gelderland, Netherlands.