Burrell
Burrell is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Coarse reddish-brown cloth.
Origin and history
Burrell is an English name of Anglo-Norman origin, historically derived as a surname or nickname for someone who wore coarse reddish-brown wool cloth (burel). It was occasionally given as a masculine first name in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is extremely rare as a given name in contemporary U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
1,475 babies in the United States have been named Burrell since 1880. It ranks #3256 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (46.2 %)
- GA (15.4 %)
- IL (12.8 %)
- MS (12.8 %)
- VA (12.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 37 |
| 1890-1900 | 47 |
| 1900-1910 | 52 |
| 1910-1920 | 235 |
| 1920-1930 | 301 |
| 1930-1940 | 257 |
| 1940-1950 | 200 |
| 1950-1960 | 132 |
| 1960-1970 | 93 |
| 1970-1980 | 57 |
| 1980-1990 | 31 |
| 1990-2000 | 27 |
| 2000-2010 | 6 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Burrell
- Burrell Smith: Computer Engineer
Fun facts
- The name originally stems from Old French 'burel', a type of coarse wool fabric commonly used for garments in the Middle Ages.
- Most U.S. occurrences of Burrell as a given name occurred in the early 20th century before declining significantly.