Burnette
Pronunciation: [ b-ERN-EHT ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Burnette first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 57 babies have been named Burnette in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Burnette is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,455 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,455
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Burnette
Burnette is a boy name .
Is Burnette a boy or girl name? Burnette is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,455 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #28,988. Burnette is more commonly used as a boy name.
Burnette is currently ranked #9,455 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Burnette include Bur, Burn, Burny, Burnie, Burne, Burney, Burneie, Tte, Ttey, Buy, Buie, and Burkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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