Boy
Burton
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About Burton
Burton carries a distinguished air that feels both classic and refreshingly uncommon. This name brings to mind someone with quiet confidence and intellectual depth, the kind of person who thinks before speaking and makes every word count. Parents drawn to Burton often appreciate its vintage charm without the stuffiness that sometimes accompanies old-fashioned names. It has a grounded, earthy quality that suggests reliability and warmth. Burton works beautifully across all life stages, from a curious toddler to a successful professional, never feeling out of place or requiring explanation. The name's two strong syllables create a pleasing rhythm that's easy to say and remember, while its relative rarity means your child won't be one of several Burtons in his class. It's a name that respects tradition while maintaining a subtle edge of individuality.
Popularity of the Name Burton
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | |
|---|---|
| 1880 | #283 |
| 1881 | #238 |
| 1882 | #278 |
| 1883 | #261 |
| 1884 | #278 |
| 1885 | #300 |
| 1886 | #288 |
| 1887 | #340 |
| 1888 | #278 |
| 1889 | #360 |
| 1890 | #328 |
| 1891 | #311 |
| 1892 | #331 |
| 1893 | #318 |
| 1894 | #332 |
| 1895 | #360 |
| 1896 | #283 |
| 1897 | #369 |
| 1898 | #307 |
| 1899 | #311 |
| 1900 | #354 |
| 1901 | #296 |
| 1902 | #368 |
| 1903 | #253 |
| 1904 | #307 |
| 1905 | #385 |
| 1906 | #282 |
| 1907 | #324 |
| 1908 | #405 |
| 1909 | #318 |
| 1910 | #345 |
| 1911 | #288 |
| 1912 | #280 |
| 1913 | #266 |
| 1914 | #285 |
| 1915 | #268 |
| 1916 | #266 |
| 1917 | #252 |
| 1918 | #251 |
| 1919 | #248 |
| 1920 | #264 |
| 1921 | #249 |
| 1922 | #257 |
| 1923 | #252 |
| 1924 | #245 |
| 1925 | #222 |
| 1926 | #237 |
| 1927 | #241 |
| 1928 | #243 |
| 1929 | #231 |
| 1930 | #227 |
| 1931 | #243 |
| 1932 | #257 |
| 1933 | #253 |
| 1934 | #260 |
| 1935 | #273 |
| 1936 | #256 |
| 1937 | #269 |
| 1938 | #282 |
| 1939 | #314 |
| 1940 | #301 |
| 1941 | #322 |
| 1942 | #342 |
| 1943 | #350 |
| 1944 | #349 |
| 1945 | #359 |
| 1946 | #388 |
| 1947 | #401 |
| 1948 | #426 |
| 1949 | #410 |
| 1950 | #420 |
| 1951 | #461 |
| 1952 | #470 |
| 1953 | #469 |
| 1954 | #524 |
| 1955 | #546 |
| 1956 | #550 |
| 1957 | #551 |
| 1958 | #611 |
| 1959 | #597 |
| 1960 | #571 |
| 1961 | #586 |
| 1962 | #624 |
| 1963 | #562 |
| 1964 | #613 |
| 1965 | #603 |
| 1966 | #604 |
| 1967 | #655 |
| 1968 | #690 |
| 1969 | #720 |
| 1970 | #749 |
| 1971 | #748 |
| 1972 | #751 |
| 1973 | #847 |
| 1974 | #861 |
| 1975 | #922 |
| 1976 | #921 |
| 1977 | #859 |
| 1978 | #848 |
| 1979 | #901 |
| 1980 | #908 |
| 1981 | #938 |
Top names by country: United States
Variations of Name Burton
- Burt
- Bartholomew
- Bertram
- Burten
- Barton
- Barrett
Names Similar to Burton
Nicknames for Burton
- Burt
- Burty
- B.J.
- Ton
- Bertie
Famous People Named Burton
| Burton Richter | American physicist and Nobel laureate |
| Burton Cummings | Canadian musician and former lead singer of The Guess Who |
| Burton Lane | American composer and songwriter |
| Burton Silverman | American painter |
| Burton Malkiel | American economist and author of "A Random Walk Down Wall Street" |
| Burton Agnes | British musician and member of the band Felt |
| Burton C. Bell | American musician and lead vocalist of Fear Factory |
| Burton Richardson | American television personality and announcer |
| Burton L. Mack | American scholar and writer in the field of religion |
| Burton Watson | American scholar and translator of Chinese and Japanese literature |
Characters Named Burton
| Burton Guster | "Gus" - Character from the TV show "Psych" |
| Burton Mercer | Character from the movie "The Blues Brothers" |
| Burton "Burt" Hummel | Character from the TV show "Glee" |
| Burton Christenson | Character from the novel "Christine" by Stephen King |
| Burton Jernigan | Character from the TV show "Friday Night Lights" |
| Burton "Burt" Chance | Character from the TV show "Raising Hope" |
| Burton Fallin | Character from the TV show "The Guardian" |
| Burton Schuyler | Character from the movie "The Last Days of Disco" |
| Burton Steckler | Character from the TV show "Six Feet Under" |
| Burton "Burt" Stanton | Character from the movie "She's All That" |