Burney
Burney is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Island near the stream, or burn brook.
Origin and history
Burney is a surname of Old English origin that was historically used as a given name for boys in the United States. Derived from a place name meaning 'island near the stream' or 'brook with a burn', it saw its peak usage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is extremely rare as a given name.
Popularity in the United States
883 babies in the United States have been named Burney since 1880. It ranks #3795 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (61.5 %)
- NC (19.2 %)
- TN (19.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 19 |
| 1890-1900 | 16 |
| 1900-1910 | 35 |
| 1910-1920 | 116 |
| 1920-1930 | 157 |
| 1930-1940 | 143 |
| 1940-1950 | 149 |
| 1950-1960 | 126 |
| 1960-1970 | 79 |
| 1970-1980 | 38 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Burney originated as a habitational surname derived from place names in England associated with streams or wetlands.
- Most U.S. births registered with the given name Burney occurred between the late 1800s and mid-20th century.