Burgess
- Pronunciation
- [Bur-gess]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Citizen
- Origin
- Celtic
Burgess Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,089 baby boys have been named Burgess. The name peaked in 1922 with 28 US births that year (rank #1399).
Top States for Burgess
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Burgess births are: Kentucky (18), North Carolina (12), West Virginia (10).
Other Celtic-Origin Names Like Burgess
If you like Burgess's Celtic origin, consider these related names: Adair, Adsaluta, Aengus, Ahearn, Aife. Browse all Celtic names →
7-Letter Names Starting with B
Names with Burgess's exact length and starting letter: Babette, Babukar, Baecere, Baethan, Bailoch.
Quick Facts About Burgess
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Compare Burgess to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Burgess against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).