Burnham

Q: How popular is the name Burnham?

Burnham is ranked #36980 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ b-ERN-uhm ]

Boy Name #36,980 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

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

Parents who love the name Burnham often also consider Creel, Kiersten, .

Popularity Over Time

#36,980

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #36,980
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Bur Buy Burie Burnie

Middle Name Ideas

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Burnham Adriel

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Burnham Charles

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Burnham Brooks

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Burnham Jayden

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Burnham Andrew

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Burnham Dominic

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Burnham Bennett

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Creel Boy Old French Kiersten Boy Greek via Latin and Scandinavian Jeree Boy Dumas Boy Tullio Boy Maxwel Boy Kashious Boy

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Frequently Asked Questions About Burnham

Is Burnham a boy or girl name?

Burnham is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Burnham?

Burnham is pronounced b-ERN-uhm.

How popular is the name Burnham?

Burnham is currently ranked #36980 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Burnham?

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

Is Burnham a common or rare name?

Burnham is an uncommon name, ranked #36980 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Buy, Burie, and Burnie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.