Holding steady.
Popularity of Burma since 1896
Babies named Burma per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 7 |
| 1900s | 29 |
| 1910s | 125 |
| 1920s | 157 |
| 1930s | 162 |
| 1940s | 309 |
| 1950s | 122 |
| 1960s | 20 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Burma is a rare girl's name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1896. Its peak year was 1941, but it never achieved high rank on national charts. The name is not found in any top state lists, and its usage has been stable but extremely limited. The name derives from the country of Burma (now Myanmar), and its use as a given name likely reflected a brief trend for place-name choices inspired by foreign locales. Since the mid-20th century, the name has largely disappeared from common use, making it an unusual and historically rooted choice.
The name Burma is likely derived from the country name Burma, which was the former name of Myanmar. It was occasionally used as a given name in the early 20th century, possibly influenced by British colonial presence in the region. The name saw peak usage in the 1940s but has since fallen out of common use.
Sibling names for Burma
Names that share Burma's style, for a brother or sister.
