Holding steady.
Popularity of Burris since 1911
Babies named Burris per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Burris's real moment was 1911.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 51 |
| 1920s | 84 |
| 1930s | 20 |
| 1940s | 7 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Burris is an English surname-turned-given name that entered U.S. birth records in 1911, its peak year, and has never ranked among the top 1000 names. Its trajectory has been stable through 2025, reflecting consistent but very low usage. The name derives from Old French 'burgeis', meaning 'freeman of a borough', and is a variant of the more familiar surname Burgess. Burris has historically seen scattered use in the American South, though no top states are recorded in recent decades. For families seeking an uncommon, surname-style name with a straightforward sound and meaning, Burris offers a distinctive option without the weight of widespread popularity.
Burris is an English surname turned given name, derived from the Old French 'burgeis' meaning 'inhabitant of a borough' or 'freeman of a town'. It is a variant of Burgess, and likely also related to the word 'burh' (fortress). As a first name, it has seen rare but consistent use in the United States since the early 20th century, primarily in the South.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Burgess, Burriss
Sibling names for Burris
Names that share Burris's style, for a brother or sister.
