Burrel
Every Burrel since 1884 — 339 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Burrel
Burrel is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1884, 339 American babies have been named Burrel. Its peak came in 1921, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Burrel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Burrel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
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| 1945 | 5 | #3,390 |
| 1940 | 6 | #3,176 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 9 | #2,803 |
| 1925 | 10 | #2,773 |
| 1920 | 11 | #2,626 |
| 1915 | 14 | #1,985 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Burrel in 2025?
Burrel did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Burrel?
339 babies have been named Burrel in the United States since 1884, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Burrel most popular?
Burrel peaked in 1921, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Burrel a boy or girl name?
Burrel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Burrel rising or falling?
Burrel has been roughly stable over the past decade.