Holding steady.
Popularity of Burlin since 1912
Babies named Burlin per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1932, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Burlin's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 50 |
| 1920s | 116 |
| 1930s | 109 |
| 1940s | 56 |
| 1950s | 43 |
| 1960s | 19 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Burlin is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1912, its peak year. It has never ranked among the top 1000 names, indicating consistent low usage over time. The name is likely a variant of the surname Burleigh or a modern invention, reflecting a trend of using surnames as first names in the early 20th century. Despite its obscurity, Burlin has maintained a stable presence, with a few sporadic births in later decades, though it remains far from common. As a name with no strong ties to a particular culture or language, it offers a unique choice for parents seeking a distinctive name with a historical foothold.
The name Burlin is likely a modern coinage or a transferred use of the English surname Burlin, which itself may derive from a place name or from the Old English words 'burh' (fortress) and 'hlinc' (hill). It first appeared as a given name in the United States in the early 20th century, but has never achieved widespread popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bur, Lin
Variants: Burlyn, Berlen
Sibling names for Burlin
Names that share Burlin's style, for a brother or sister.
