Holding steady.
Popularity of Burt since 1880
Babies named Burt per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1956, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Burt's real moment was 1880.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 277 |
| 1890s | 179 |
| 1900s | 144 |
| 1910s | 482 |
| 1920s | 756 |
| 1930s | 729 |
| 1940s | 802 |
| 1950s | 1,238 |
| 1960s | 922 |
| 1970s | 669 |
| 1980s | 262 |
| 1990s | 70 |
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Burt is a short, sturdy masculine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1880, the earliest year for which Social Security data is available. It was most popular in its debut year, 1880, when it held its peak rank. The name has since declined significantly in usage and does not currently rank among the top 1000 names. Its trajectory has been stable at very low usage in recent decades. Possibly derived from the English surname Burton, Burt carries connotations of Old English fortifications. Though rarely given today, it remains recognizable through historical figures and classic Hollywood actors.
Burt is often considered a diminutive or short form of the English surname and given name Burton. Burton itself originates from a place name composed of Old English 'burh' (fortress) and 'tun' (enclosure, settlement), meaning 'fortified town'. As an independent given name, Burt gained modest use in the late 19th century, particularly in the United States, though it has never been among the most popular names.
Where Burt is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Burt
Names that share Burt's style, for a brother or sister.
