Burness
Pronunciation: [ b-ERN-uhs ]
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Burness first appeared in US Social Security records in 1960.
Over 5 babies have been named Burness in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Burness is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,718 for boy names in the US .
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- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,718
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Burness
Burness is a boy name .
Burness is currently ranked #33,718 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Burness include Bur, Burn, Burny, Burnie, Ess, Essy, Essie, Buy, Buie, and Burkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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