Burney

Q: Is Burney a boy or girl name?

Burney is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #34244, and as a girl name it ranks #68259.

Q: How popular is the name Burney?

Burney is ranked #34244 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ b-ERN-ee ]

Boy Name #34,244 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Burney is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-ERN-ee.

Parents who love the name Burney often also consider Bulah, Burt, Bud .

Popularity Over Time

#34,244

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #34,244
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Bur Buy Burie Burnie

Middle Name Ideas

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Also a Girl Name

Burney is also used as a girl name, ranked #68259.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Burney

Is Burney a boy or girl name?

Burney is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #34244. As a girl name, it is ranked #68259. Burney is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Burney?

Burney is pronounced b-ERN-ee.

How popular is the name Burney?

Burney is currently ranked #34244 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Burney?

Common nicknames for Burney include Bur, Buy, Burie, and Burnie.

Is Burney a common or rare name?

Burney is an uncommon name, ranked #34244 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Burney

Burney is a boy name .

Is Burney a boy or girl name? Burney is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #34,244 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #68,259. Burney is more commonly used as a boy name.

Burney is currently ranked #34,244 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Burney include Bur, Buy, Burie, and Burnie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.