Holding steady.
Popularity of Burk since 1891
Babies named Burk per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1969, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Burk's real moment was 1891.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 33 |
| 1930s | 22 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 23 |
| 1960s | 51 |
| 1970s | 33 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 28 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Burk is a rare masculine name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1891, its peak year and the only year it ranked among the top 1000. The name has remained extremely uncommon, with a stable trajectory showing no significant resurgence. It is primarily a variant of the surname Burke, which has Norman origins, or possibly a diminutive of Burkhart. Unlike many names from the 1890s, Burk has not seen a revival and remains a historical curiosity. Its top states in the early records are unknown, but it likely had scattered usage in rural areas.
Burk is likely a variant of the surname Burke, which is of Anglo-Norman origin meaning 'fortress' or 'stronghold'. It may also be a short form of Burkhart, a Germanic name meaning 'strong heart'. The name has seen limited use as a given name, mostly in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Burke, Burkett
Sibling names for Burk
Names that share Burk's style, for a brother or sister.
