Holding steady.
Popularity of Burlie since 1905
Babies named Burlie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Burlie's real moment was 1906.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 | 5 |
| 1910s | 28 | 32 |
| 1920s | 7 | 58 |
| 1930s | 0 | 29 |
| 1940s | 0 | 15 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Burlie is a rare unisex name with a peak in 1906, the same year it first appeared in U.S. data, suggesting it may have been a one-time coinage or variant. It has remained stable but very uncommon since then, with no recent ranking to indicate a revival. The name's origins are unclear, but it likely derives from English surnames or place names, connecting it to a rugged, pastoral heritage. While only a handful of babies have borne the name since its debut, its simplicity and similarity to more familiar names like Burleigh give it a timeless, though obscure, appeal. Without any top states or famous bearers, Burlie remains a name for those seeking something truly unique.
The name Burlie is a rare given name, likely a variant of the surname Burleigh or a diminutive of Burl. Burleigh derives from Old English burh 'fortress' and leah 'wood, clearing'. Burl may come from the same root or from Middle English burle 'a knot in wood'. Burlie has been in sporadic use in the United States since the early 1900s, with a peak in 1906.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Burlie
Names that share Burlie's style, for a brother or sister.
