Holding steady.
Popularity of Burtis since 1911
Babies named Burtis per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1943, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Burtis's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 112 |
| 1920s | 135 |
| 1930s | 80 |
| 1940s | 81 |
| 1950s | 40 |
| 1960s | 21 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Burtis is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1911. It reached its peak usage in 1912, according to Social Security data, but has never ranked among the top 1,000 names. The name has seen a stable trajectory since its early 20th-century peak, with very few recorded births in recent decades. Its origins are uncertain, but it likely derives from an English surname or is a variant of Burtis. Despite its obscurity, Burtis has a straightforward pronunciation and a vintage feel that may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive, early 1900s-era name.
Burtis is a name of uncertain origin. It may be a variant of the English surname Burtis, which itself derives from the Old French 'burt' meaning 'a board' or 'a plank,' possibly an occupational name for a carpenter. Alternatively, it could be a respelling of the given name Burtis, which is a diminutive of Burton. The name saw occasional use in the early 20th century, particularly in the 1910s, but has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bert, Burt
Variants: Burtiss, Burtis
Sibling names for Burtis
Names that share Burtis's style, for a brother or sister.
