Burnie
Burnie is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Stream, brook, or strong as a bear (as a diminutive of Bernard).
Origin and history
Burnie is a given name of Old English origin, historically derived as a diminutive of Bernard or from habitational surnames related to a stream or brook. It saw modest usage in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is extremely rare as an official birth name in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
876 babies in the United States have been named Burnie since 1880. It ranks #3802 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (58.6 %)
- AL (20.7 %)
- SC (20.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 7 |
| 1890-1900 | 25 |
| 1900-1910 | 17 |
| 1910-1920 | 133 |
| 1920-1930 | 185 |
| 1930-1940 | 127 |
| 1940-1950 | 143 |
| 1950-1960 | 114 |
| 1960-1970 | 85 |
| 1970-1980 | 35 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Burnie
- Burnie Burns: Producer, Writer
Fun facts
- In Middle English and Scots, 'burn' refers to a small stream or brook, which influenced related place names and surnames.
- Most U.S. birth registrations for Burnie occurred in the early to mid-20th century before declining significantly.