Burleigh
Pronunciation: [ b-ERL-uh ]
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Burleigh first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 69 babies have been named Burleigh in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Burleigh is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,729 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,729
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Old English dene origin
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About the Name Burleigh
Burleigh is a boy name .
Burleigh is currently ranked #30,729 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Burleigh include Bur, Burl, Burly, Burlie, Burle, Burley, Burleie, Igh, Ighy, Ighie, Buy, and Buie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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