Burnham
Pronunciation: [ b-ERN-uhm ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Burnham first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 5 babies have been named Burnham in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Burnham is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,980 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #36,980
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Burnham
Burnham is a boy name .
Burnham is currently ranked #36,980 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Burnham include Bur, Burn, Burny, Burnie, Ham, Hamy, Hamie, Buy, Buie, and Burkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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