Burney
Pronunciation: [ b-ERN-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Burney first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 248 babies have been named Burney in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Burney is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,244 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,244
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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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, Burn, Burny, Burnie, Buy, Buie, and Burkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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