Burnett
Pronunciation: [ b-ern-EHT ]
Burnett is a boy baby name. Ranked #34,253 in the US, popular nicknames include Bur, Buy, and Burie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Burnett first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 421 babies have been named Burnett in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Burnett is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,253 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,253
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Burnett is also used as a girl name, ranked #70050.
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About the Name Burnett
Burnett is a boy name .
Is Burnett a boy or girl name? Burnett is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #34,253 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #70,050. Burnett is more commonly used as a boy name.
Burnett is currently ranked #34,253 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Burnett include Bur, Buy, Burie, and Burnie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis