Burk Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the German word for 'fortress', or a diminutive form of 'brave as a castle'.
Meaning of the Name Burk
The name Burk is of German origin and is derived from the Old High German word 'burhc', meaning 'fortress' or 'fortified town'. It was often used as a surname to denote someone who lived near or worked in a fortress. The name can also be a diminutive form of the name Burkhard, meaning 'brave as a castle'.
Popularity of the Name Burk
The popularity for the name Burk peaked in popularity in the year 1969 with 11 births, which ranked number 7,099 out of 12,472 unique names for that year. Burk had the most male births in 1969 with 11, which ranked number 2,681 out of 5,042 male names. The number of births for the name Burk has declined sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among males, Burk has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Burk
- 20 Year Trend of Burk: -100.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Burk: -100.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Burk: -100.00%
Popularity of Burk by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Burk. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Burk in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Burk is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Burk
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