Burke Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBurk / /bɜrk/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: 'fortified place'; English: 'from the fortress'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Burke has Irish roots, derived from the Gaelic surname 'de Burca', which means 'descendant of Burca'. It is associated with the Anglo-Norman family that settled in Ireland in the 12th century. The name has also been used as a surname in England, particularly in the context of place names. Burke has been a common name in various regions, reflecting a blend of cultural influences.
Trend Summary
The name Burke has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with occasional peaks in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Burk
International Variants
- Burke (English)
- Burca (Irish)
Famous people named Burke
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Fictional characters named Burke
Burke is a character in the video game series 'Resident Evil', known for his role as a member of the Umbrella Corporation.
Burke is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his humorous interactions with the main characters.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Burke was first seen in the United States in 1881. Burke has ranked as high as #1284 nationally, which occurred in 2013, and has been most popular in Utah, California, Nebraska, Texas, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Burke has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Burke (2021)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NE | 12 | |
| UT | 7 | |
| OH | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 6 |
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1900 | 6 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1912 | 16 |
| 1913 | 14 |
| 1914 | 16 |
| 1915 | 19 |
| 1916 | 21 |
| 1917 | 17 |
| 1918 | 23 |
| 1919 | 22 |
| 1920 | 28 |
| 1921 | 26 |
| 1922 | 35 |
| 1923 | 20 |
| 1924 | 30 |
| 1925 | 24 |
| 1926 | 25 |
| 1927 | 18 |
| 1928 | 28 |
| 1929 | 21 |
| 1930 | 16 |
| 1931 | 18 |
| 1932 | 18 |
| 1933 | 25 |
| 1934 | 21 |
| 1935 | 22 |
| 1936 | 16 |
| 1937 | 17 |
| 1938 | 22 |
| 1939 | 21 |
| 1940 | 13 |
| 1941 | 23 |
| 1942 | 25 |
| 1943 | 30 |
| 1944 | 19 |
| 1945 | 22 |
| 1946 | 13 |
| 1947 | 26 |
| 1948 | 24 |
| 1949 | 24 |
| 1950 | 17 |
| 1951 | 30 |
| 1952 | 29 |
| 1953 | 20 |
| 1954 | 39 |
| 1955 | 32 |
| 1956 | 31 |
| 1957 | 40 |
| 1958 | 34 |
| 1959 | 24 |
| 1960 | 31 |
| 1961 | 23 |
| 1962 | 23 |
| 1963 | 52 |
| 1964 | 57 |
| 1965 | 51 |
| 1966 | 38 |
| 1967 | 41 |
| 1968 | 58 |
| 1969 | 53 |
| 1970 | 62 |
| 1971 | 49 |
| 1972 | 58 |
| 1973 | 42 |
| 1974 | 45 |
| 1975 | 35 |
| 1976 | 41 |
| 1977 | 31 |
| 1978 | 42 |
| 1979 | 28 |
| 1980 | 33 |
| 1981 | 24 |
| 1982 | 19 |
| 1983 | 45 |
| 1984 | 30 |
| 1985 | 24 |
| 1986 | 31 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 25 |
| 1990 | 23 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1992 | 21 |
| 1993 | 25 |
| 1994 | 27 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 25 |
| 1997 | 33 |
| 1998 | 40 |
| 1999 | 50 |
| 2000 | 55 |
| 2001 | 54 |
| 2002 | 55 |
| 2003 | 60 |
| 2004 | 46 |
| 2005 | 74 |
| 2006 | 62 |
| 2007 | 63 |
| 2008 | 66 |
| 2009 | 59 |
| 2010 | 63 |
| 2011 | 71 |
| 2012 | 64 |
| 2013 | 78 |
| 2014 | 72 |
| 2015 | 58 |
| 2016 | 58 |
| 2017 | 49 |
| 2018 | 55 |
| 2019 | 69 |
| 2020 | 66 |
| 2021 | 71 |
| 2022 | 51 |
| 2023 | 52 |
| 2024 | 37 |