Burley
Burley is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Meadow near a fort or borough.
Origin and history
Burley is an English name derived from various place names in England. It historically means a meadow or clearing belonging to a fortified place or borough. The name was traditionally given to boys in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the U.S. and remains quite rare today.
Popularity in the United States
2,310 babies in the United States have been named Burley since 1880. It ranks #2692 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1920.
States where it is most popular
- KY (27.8 %)
- VA (20.2 %)
- NC (17.9 %)
- WV (10.4 %)
- AR (9.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 82 |
| 1890-1900 | 68 |
| 1900-1910 | 90 |
| 1910-1920 | 348 |
| 1920-1930 | 448 |
| 1930-1940 | 377 |
| 1940-1950 | 320 |
| 1950-1960 | 234 |
| 1960-1970 | 167 |
| 1970-1980 | 97 |
| 1980-1990 | 41 |
| 1990-2000 | 15 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 11 |
| 2020-2029 | 7 |
Fun facts
- The name originally denoted someone living near one of several towns named Burley in England, such as in Hampshire or Yorkshire.
- The name was most commonly registered as a male given name in the United States during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.