Holding steady.
Popularity of Burnetta since 1902
Babies named Burnetta per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Burnetta's real moment was 1902.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 19 |
| 1910s | 108 |
| 1920s | 166 |
| 1930s | 109 |
| 1940s | 119 |
| 1950s | 131 |
| 1960s | 86 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Burnetta is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1902, which remains its peak year. The name has never ranked in the top 1000, and its 1-in-N ratio is effectively zero, indicating fewer than 5 births in any recent year. As a surname-derived elaboration, Burnetta follows the pattern of other 'etta' endings popular in the early 1900s but never achieved widespread use. Its trajectory is stable at negligible levels, making it a truly uncommon choice. No top states have recorded substantial usage, underscoring its rarity across the country.
Burnetta appears to be a feminine elaboration of the surname Burnett, which itself derives from the Old French 'burnete' meaning 'brown' (a diminutive of 'brun'). The name was likely coined in the late 19th or early 20th century as part of a trend of creating elaborate feminine forms of surnames or masculine names. It saw minimal use, with its first recorded instance in 1902 and no significant popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Etta, Nettie, Burnie
Sibling names for Burnetta
Names that share Burnetta's style, for a brother or sister.
