Name Legacy

Burl

Recorded 1880–2024 · United States

Burl was most popular in 1921, when 211 American babies were given the name — ranking #885 that year. It was not recorded in 2025. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 7,200 people named Burl.

Most popular in1921
Rank that year#885
Births that year211
Total since 18807,200

Burl over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Burl’s peak in 1921. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Names that peaked alongside Burl

Where Burl is most concentrated

How much more common the name is in each state than across the country as a whole.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org