Holding steady.
Popularity of Burdette since 1885
Babies named Burdette per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0 | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 | 5 |
| 1900s | 6 | 34 |
| 1910s | 35 | 383 |
| 1920s | 48 | 495 |
| 1930s | 5 | 361 |
| 1940s | 6 | 193 |
| 1950s | 27 | 127 |
| 1960s | 0 | 80 |
| 1970s | 0 | 31 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Burdette is a distinctive English given name that enjoyed modest usage in the early 20th century, reaching its peak rank in 1922. Since then, its popularity has steadily declined, and the name has not appeared in national rankings in recent decades. The trajectory of Burdette reflects broader trends in vintage naming, where names popular in the 1920s have largely fallen out of common use. Despite its rarity, Burdette carries a strong, classic sound with a meaning rooted in protection or fortified places, appealing to parents seeking an uncommon name with historical depth.
Burdette is a diminutive of the English surname Burdet, itself derived from the Old French 'burdet' meaning 'little shield' or from a place name meaning 'fortified town'. The name was occasionally used as a given name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States. Its usage peaked in the 1920s but has since become rare.
Sibling names for Burdette
Names that share Burdette's style, for a brother or sister.
