Burns Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationburns / /bɜrnz/Scottish; English
Meaning
Scottish: from the riverbank; English: a surname derived from a place name
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Burns is of Scottish origin, commonly associated with the famous poet Robert Burns, who is celebrated for his contributions to Scottish literature. It is also used as a surname derived from geographical locations in England and Scotland. The name reflects a connection to nature, specifically to rivers and streams.
Trend Summary
The name Burns has seen limited popularity in the United States, often associated with Scottish heritage.
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Famous people named Burns
Burns Night is celebrated annually on January 25th in honor of Robert Burns, featuring traditional Scottish food and poetry readings.
Fictional characters named Burns
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Burns was first seen in the United States in 1886. Burns has ranked as high as #860 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in Kentucky, Alabama, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Burns has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Burns (1932)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1895 | 6 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1913 | 13 |
| 1914 | 13 |
| 1915 | 9 |
| 1916 | 27 |
| 1917 | 20 |
| 1918 | 22 |
| 1919 | 14 |
| 1920 | 30 |
| 1921 | 16 |
| 1922 | 20 |
| 1923 | 15 |
| 1924 | 20 |
| 1925 | 21 |
| 1926 | 12 |
| 1927 | 9 |
| 1928 | 14 |
| 1929 | 11 |
| 1930 | 11 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1932 | 18 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1937 | 13 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1944 | 7 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 10 |
| 1947 | 11 |
| 1948 | 15 |
| 1950 | 16 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1953 | 10 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 2016 | 6 |