Burrell Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBUR-el / /ˈbɜːr.əl/English; French
Meaning
English: 'from the fortress'; French: 'bear'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Burrell has English origins, often associated with geographical locations. It may also derive from the Old French word 'borel', meaning 'bear'. Historically, surnames like Burrell were often used to denote lineage or place of origin. The name has been used as both a surname and a given name in various cultures.
Similar Names
Variants
- Burrel
- Burl
International Variants
- Borel (French)
- Burrill (English)
Famous people named Burrell
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Burrell was first seen in the United States in 1881. Burrell has ranked as high as #831 nationally, which occurred in 1919, and has been most popular in Texas, Georgia, Illinois, Mississippi, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Burrell has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Burrell (1939)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 5 |
| 1882 | 8 |
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1885 | 7 |
| 1887 | 6 |
| 1888 | 6 |
| 1890 | 9 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1894 | 7 |
| 1895 | 7 |
| 1896 | 9 |
| 1899 | 10 |
| 1901 | 7 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1903 | 6 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1905 | 10 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1909 | 11 |
| 1910 | 10 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1912 | 12 |
| 1913 | 20 |
| 1914 | 30 |
| 1915 | 30 |
| 1916 | 26 |
| 1917 | 33 |
| 1918 | 30 |
| 1919 | 38 |
| 1920 | 34 |
| 1921 | 35 |
| 1922 | 28 |
| 1923 | 22 |
| 1924 | 35 |
| 1925 | 30 |
| 1926 | 28 |
| 1927 | 31 |
| 1928 | 31 |
| 1929 | 27 |
| 1930 | 30 |
| 1931 | 23 |
| 1932 | 31 |
| 1933 | 21 |
| 1934 | 35 |
| 1935 | 26 |
| 1936 | 22 |
| 1937 | 31 |
| 1938 | 19 |
| 1939 | 19 |
| 1940 | 15 |
| 1941 | 22 |
| 1942 | 18 |
| 1943 | 25 |
| 1944 | 28 |
| 1945 | 16 |
| 1946 | 18 |
| 1947 | 21 |
| 1948 | 17 |
| 1949 | 20 |
| 1950 | 21 |
| 1951 | 14 |
| 1952 | 11 |
| 1953 | 12 |
| 1954 | 11 |
| 1955 | 13 |
| 1956 | 19 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 14 |
| 1959 | 12 |
| 1960 | 12 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 14 |
| 1964 | 13 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 13 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 15 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2001 | 6 |