Burnell
Pronunciation: [ b-ERN-uhl ]
Burnell is a girl baby name. Ranked #38,410 in the US, popular nicknames include Bur, Buy, and Burie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Burnell is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-ERN-uhl.
Parents who love the name Burnell often also consider Dorrit, Guillermina, Nelson .
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Historical Record
Burnell first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 80 babies have been named Burnell in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Burnell is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,410 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,410
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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About the Name Burnell
Burnell is a girl name .
Is Burnell a boy or girl name? Burnell is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #38,410 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #42,350. Burnell is more commonly used as a girl name.
Burnell is currently ranked #38,410 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Burnell 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