Burl
Pronunciation: [ b-ERL ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Burl first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,782 babies have been named Burl in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Burl is past its peak , currently ranked #19,679 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,679
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Burl
Burl is a boy name .
Is Burl a boy or girl name? Burl is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,679 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #37,260. Burl is more commonly used as a boy name.
Burl is currently ranked #19,679 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Burl include Burke . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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