Holding steady.
Popularity of Burch since 1913
Babies named Burch per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 47 |
| 1920s | 52 |
| 1930s | 14 |
| 1940s | 33 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Burch is a rare given name that emerged as a transferred use of the English surname. It was first recorded in 1913, peaking in 1916, but has never ranked among the top 1,000 names. Its usage has remained stable but extremely low, with fewer than 5 births per year in recent decades. The name's trajectory suggests it is a persistent but obscure choice. As a surname-turned-first-name, Burch carries a nature-inspired meaning tied to the birch tree, making it a subtle, earthy option for parents seeking an uncommon name.
Burch is most likely an English surname transferred to a given name. It derives from the Middle English 'birche,' meaning birch tree, and originally referred to someone who lived near a birch grove or worked with birch wood. The surname is first recorded in the 13th century, and its use as a first name in the United States began in the early 20th century, peaking in the 1910s. It has remained rare and stable in usage.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Birch
Sibling names for Burch
Names that share Burch's style, for a brother or sister.
