Burley Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBUR-lee / /ˈbɜrli/English; Old English
Meaning
English: 'fortified place'; Old English: 'burh' meaning 'fort' or 'stronghold'
Historical & Cultural Background
Burley is a name of English origin, derived from Old English elements. It was historically used as a surname before becoming a given name. The name is associated with various places in England, often indicating a location that was fortified or protected. It has been used in literature and has a rustic charm.
Trend Summary
Burley has seen limited use as a given name in the United States.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Burley was first seen in the United States in 1880. Burley has ranked as high as #826 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, West Virginia, and Arkansas. In the past 5 years the name Burley has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Burley (1966)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 7 |
| 1881 | 7 |
| 1882 | 9 |
| 1883 | 8 |
| 1884 | 12 |
| 1885 | 8 |
| 1886 | 8 |
| 1887 | 7 |
| 1888 | 7 |
| 1889 | 9 |
| 1890 | 8 |
| 1891 | 8 |
| 1892 | 12 |
| 1893 | 10 |
| 1895 | 9 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1899 | 9 |
| 1900 | 14 |
| 1901 | 12 |
| 1903 | 7 |
| 1904 | 10 |
| 1906 | 10 |
| 1907 | 9 |
| 1908 | 13 |
| 1909 | 15 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1911 | 11 |
| 1912 | 34 |
| 1913 | 29 |
| 1914 | 34 |
| 1915 | 49 |
| 1916 | 40 |
| 1917 | 52 |
| 1918 | 50 |
| 1919 | 41 |
| 1920 | 34 |
| 1921 | 58 |
| 1922 | 53 |
| 1923 | 49 |
| 1924 | 38 |
| 1925 | 44 |
| 1926 | 55 |
| 1927 | 43 |
| 1928 | 34 |
| 1929 | 40 |
| 1930 | 36 |
| 1931 | 40 |
| 1932 | 36 |
| 1933 | 44 |
| 1934 | 38 |
| 1935 | 35 |
| 1936 | 40 |
| 1937 | 33 |
| 1938 | 29 |
| 1939 | 46 |
| 1940 | 41 |
| 1941 | 21 |
| 1942 | 33 |
| 1943 | 41 |
| 1944 | 26 |
| 1945 | 36 |
| 1946 | 29 |
| 1947 | 29 |
| 1948 | 34 |
| 1949 | 30 |
| 1950 | 26 |
| 1951 | 28 |
| 1952 | 28 |
| 1953 | 25 |
| 1954 | 16 |
| 1955 | 20 |
| 1956 | 31 |
| 1957 | 27 |
| 1958 | 18 |
| 1959 | 15 |
| 1960 | 25 |
| 1961 | 24 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 16 |
| 1964 | 14 |
| 1965 | 14 |
| 1966 | 23 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1968 | 19 |
| 1969 | 13 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 15 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2020 | 7 |