Burnell
Pronunciation: [ b-ERN-uhl ]
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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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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,410
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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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, Burn, Burny, Burnie, Ell, Elly, Ellie, Buy, Buie, and Burkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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