Burton
2 countries#4396 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Burton was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
22,534 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #4396 · peaked in 1925 with 597 births
Most common in: New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, California, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
14 births recorded 2008–2020 · peaked in 2008 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
14 births recorded 2008–2020 · peaked in 2008 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Burton’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3888 | — |
| 2007 | #3591 | ↑297 |
| 2008 | #4901 | ↓1310 |
| 2009 | #3919 | ↑982 |
| 2010 | #3894 | ↑25 |
| 2011 | #3792 | ↑102 |
| 2012 | #3115 | ↑677 |
| 2013 | #3497 | ↓382 |
| 2014 | #3787 | ↓290 |
| 2015 | #3149 | ↑638 |
| 2016 | #4098 | ↓949 |
| 2017 | #4105 | ↓7 |
| 2018 | #4354 | ↓249 |
| 2019 | #4230 | ↑124 |
| 2020 | #4698 | ↓468 |
| 2021 | #3582 | ↑1116 |
| 2022 | #3344 | ↑238 |
| 2023 | #3629 | ↓285 |
| 2024 | #5067 | ↓1438 |
| 2025 | #4396 | ↑671 |
Frequently asked questions about Burton
Is Burton a popular name?
Yes — Burton currently ranks #4396 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Burton more common for boys or girls?
Burton is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Burton most popular?
Burton peaked in 1925 in United States, with 597 recorded births that year.
Is Burton rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Burton’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #283 in 1880 to #4396 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Burton?
At least 22,548 babies have been recorded with the name Burton across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Burton popular in more than one country?
Yes — Burton appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Burton?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Burton include Breyden, Buddy, Caidyn, Chancellor.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Burton in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.