Burton
Burton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Fortified town or settlement near a fortress.
Origin and history
Burton is an English name originally derived from a surname and place name meaning fort town. It was widely used in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it remains a traditional, classic choice though used less frequently for newborn boys.
Popularity in the United States
22,486 babies in the United States have been named Burton since 1880. It ranks #780 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1768.
States where it is most popular
- NY (18.8 %)
- IL (8.8 %)
- PA (8 %)
- CA (6.8 %)
- MI (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 348 |
| 1890-1900 | 313 |
| 1900-1910 | 404 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,741 |
| 1920-1930 | 5,225 |
| 1930-1940 | 4,273 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,960 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,998 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,560 |
| 1970-1980 | 980 |
| 1980-1990 | 673 |
| 1990-2000 | 323 |
| 2000-2010 | 250 |
| 2010-2019 | 279 |
| 2020-2029 | 159 |
Famous people named Burton
- Burton Cummings: Singer, Songwriter
- Burton Gilliam: Actor, Boxer
Nicknames
Burt, Burtie
Fun facts
- The name originally denoted someone coming from one of the many places in England named Burton, derived from Old English 'burh' (fortress) and 'tun' (enclosure or town).
- Burton has a long history in the United States, reaching peak popularity in the early 1900s before gradually declining.