How popular is the name Burton?

In 2020, 3 boys born in England and Wales were named Burton, ranking 4,608th. Its peak was 2008, with 4 births.

Is Burton a boy's or a girl's name?

Mostly a boy's name: 100% of the 22,534 US babies named Burton since 1880 were boys.

When was Burton most popular?

1925 in the United States, when 597 babies were named Burton, its highest rank at 222nd.

How do you pronounce Burton?

Burton is /ˈbɝ.tən/, 2 syllables.

Is Burton also a surname?

Yes. Burton is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.

The first name Burton

A boy’s name from English.

Pronounced /ˈbɝ.tən/ 2 syllables Male Also a surname

Meaning and origin

English origin

Usually from Old English burhtun (fortified farmstead, farmstead near or belonging to a stronghold or manor), from burh + tun.

From Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Popularity

Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025

Burton last appeared in the official list in 2020, given to 3 boys. It peaked in 2008, with 4 births (#3,687).

babies named Burton, 1996–2025

#4,608

rank in 2020

2008

peak year

Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Burton with other names.

Popularity in the United States

Babies named Burton at birth, 1880–2025

In 2025, 23 boys born in the United States were named Burton, the 4,419th most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 1925, when 597 were.

22,534

babies named Burton since 1880

#4,419

rank in 2025

1925

peak year

US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.

Famous people named Burton

27 on Wikidata, most written-about first

Burton Richter
American physicist, 1931–2018
Burton Downing
American racing cyclist (1885–1929)
Burton Jastram
American rower (1910-1995)
Burton C. Bell
American heavy metal vocalist, born 1969
Burton Malkiel
American economist, born 1932
Francis Burton Harrison
American-Filipino politician (1873–1957)
Burton K. Wheeler
American politician and lawyer (1882–1975)
John Burton Cleland
Australian biologist (1878-1971)
Burton Cummings
Canadian musician, born 1947
Burton L. King
American actor and director (1877–1944)
Burton Lane
American composer and lyricist (1912-1997)
Burton Gilliam
American actor, born 1938

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Questions

What does the name Burton mean?: Usually from Old English burhtun (fortified farmstead, farmstead near or belonging to a stronghold or manor), from burh + tun.
What is the origin of the name Burton?: Usually from Old English burhtun (fortified farmstead, farmstead near or belonging to a stronghold or manor), from burh + tun.
How popular is the name Burton?: In 2020, 3 boys born in England and Wales were named Burton, ranking 4,608th. Its peak was 2008, with 4 births.
Is Burton a boy's or a girl's name?: Mostly a boy's name: 100% of the 22,534 US babies named Burton since 1880 were boys.
When was Burton most popular?: 1925 in the United States, when 597 babies were named Burton, its highest rank at 222nd.
How do you pronounce Burton?: Burton is /ˈbɝ.tən/, 2 syllables.
Is Burton also a surname?: Yes. Burton is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.