Burt
Burt is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright, famous, or settlement near a fortification.
Origin and history
Burt is a traditional masculine name derived as a short form of Burton or Albert, ultimately stemming from Germanic roots meaning bright or famous. Historically common in the mid-20th century in the United States, it has grown extremely rare for newborns in recent decades. It carries a familiar, vintage, and straightforward American feel.
Popularity in the United States
6,555 babies in the United States have been named Burt since 1880. It ranks #1499 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (29.5 %)
- CA (20.4 %)
- TX (9.5 %)
- IL (7.6 %)
- MI (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 277 |
| 1890-1900 | 179 |
| 1900-1910 | 144 |
| 1910-1920 | 482 |
| 1920-1930 | 756 |
| 1930-1940 | 729 |
| 1940-1950 | 802 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,238 |
| 1960-1970 | 922 |
| 1970-1980 | 669 |
| 1980-1990 | 262 |
| 1990-2000 | 70 |
| 2000-2010 | 19 |
| 2010-2019 | 6 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Burt
- Burt Reynolds: Actor, Director
- Burt Bacharach: Composer, Songwriter
- Burt Lancaster: Actor, Producer
Fun facts
- Burt originated as a pet form of longer Germanic names like Albert or Old English surnames like Burton.
- The name reached its highest US popularity in the early-to-mid 20th century before dropping out of recent charts.