Burley
Pronunciation: [ b-ERL-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Burley first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 577 babies have been named Burley in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Burley is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,418 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,418
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Burley
Burley is a boy name .
Is Burley a boy or girl name? Burley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,418 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #70,633. Burley is more commonly used as a boy name.
Burley is currently ranked #13,418 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Burley include Bur, Burl, Burly, Burlie, Buy, Buie, and Burkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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