Holding steady.
Popularity of Burdell since 1912
Babies named Burdell per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1926, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Burdell's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 13 | 43 |
| 1920s | 26 | 101 |
| 1930s | 17 | 91 |
| 1940s | 0 | 58 |
| 1950s | 0 | 28 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Burdell is an exceedingly rare American given name, first recorded in 1912 when it peaked in usage. It has never appeared in the top 1,000 names and maintains a stable but minimal presence, with no notable increase in recent decades. The name is most likely a variant of the surname Burdette, which traces back to Old English origins. Parents who choose Burdell today are drawn to its vintage, surname-style feel, reminiscent of early 20th-century naming trends.
Burdell appears to be a modern American coinage or a variant of the surname Burdette, which itself derives from the Old English elements 'burh' (fortress) and 'denu' (valley). The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1912, during a period when inventive or surname-based given names gained modest popularity. It has never ranked among the top 1,000 names, maintaining a rare but steady presence.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Burdell
Names that share Burdell's style, for a brother or sister.
