Burney
- Pronunciation
- [Bur-ney]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Bear: Brown.
- Origin
- Irish
Burney Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 883 baby boys have been named Burney. The name peaked in 1930 with 21 US births that year (rank #1607).
Top States for Burney
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Burney births are: Texas (16), North Carolina (5), Tennessee (5).
Other Irish-Origin Names Like Burney
If you like Burney's Irish origin, consider these related names: Abban, Abiageal, Abracham, Adare, Addergoole. Browse all Irish names →
6-Letter Names Starting with B
Names with Burney's exact length and starting letter: Badawi, Baduna, Baghel, Bahira, Bahiti.
Quick Facts About Burney
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Compare Burney to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Burney against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).