Burnett
Pronunciation: [ b-ern-EHT ]
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Burnett first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 421 babies have been named Burnett in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Burnett is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,253 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,253
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Burnett
Burnett is a boy name .
Is Burnett a boy or girl name? Burnett is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #34,253 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #70,050. Burnett is more commonly used as a boy name.
Burnett is currently ranked #34,253 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Burnett include Bur, Burn, Burny, Burnie, Ett, Etty, Ettie, Buy, Buie, and Burkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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