Burke
Pronunciation: [ b-ERK ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Burke first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.
Over 70 babies have been named Burke in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Burke is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #51,753 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #51,753
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Burke
Burke is a girl name .
Is Burke a boy or girl name? Burke is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #51,753 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,235. Burke is more commonly used as a boy name.
Burke is currently ranked #51,753 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Burke include Bur, Buy, Buie, and Burkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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