Holding steady.
Popularity of Burnis since 1912
Babies named Burnis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 18 | 98 |
| 1920s | 49 | 172 |
| 1930s | 17 | 153 |
| 1940s | 6 | 156 |
| 1950s | 0 | 124 |
| 1960s | 0 | 63 |
| 1970s | 0 | 55 |
| 1980s | 0 | 21 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Burnis is a rare American given name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1912, with its peak popularity occurring in 1925. It has never ranked among the top 1000 names, and its usage has remained extremely low throughout its history. The name is likely a respelling or variant of the Scottish surname Burness, suggesting a meaning related to a stream or headland. Despite its obscurity, Burnis has been used consistently but rarely, with a stable trajectory indicating occasional births each year. It is most commonly associated with boys, though it has seen occasional use for girls. The name's rarity and vintage feel may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive yet historically grounded choice.
Burnis is an American given name that first appeared in birth records in the 1910s, with its peak usage in the 1920s. It may be a respelling of Burness, itself a Scottish surname meaning 'dweller at the burn (stream) by the ness (headland)'.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Burness
Sibling names for Burnis
Names that share Burnis's style, for a brother or sister.
