Burr
Burr is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Prickly seed pod or rough plant.
Origin and history
Burr is an English name derived from an Old English term referring to a prickly seed pod or a rough, prickly plant. Historically used as a surname or rare masculine given name in the United States, it reached its peak popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is extremely rare today and has not ranked among top U.S. baby names in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
803 babies in the United States have been named Burr since 1880. It ranks #3873 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 79 |
| 1890-1900 | 45 |
| 1900-1910 | 27 |
| 1910-1920 | 143 |
| 1920-1930 | 167 |
| 1930-1940 | 92 |
| 1940-1950 | 101 |
| 1950-1960 | 92 |
| 1960-1970 | 31 |
| 1970-1980 | 26 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Burr
- Burr Steers: Film Director, Screenwriter
- Burr Shafer: Cartoonist
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Middle English word 'burre', referring to the rough, clinging seed vessel of certain plants.
- Burr was primarily used as a surname, most famously associated with Vice President Aaron Burr, before occasionally being adopted as a given name.