Burnes Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish
Gender Distribution:
92% Masculine / 8% Feminine
Meaning:
Burnes means 'small stream' in Gaelic.
Meaning of the Name Burnes
Burnes is a surname of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic word 'burn' meaning 'small stream'. It is believed to have originated as a locational name for someone who lived near a small stream. The name has variations such as Burns or Burness. It is commonly found in Scotland and has spread to other English-speaking countries.
Popularity of the Name Burnes
The popularity for the name Burnes peaked in popularity in the year 1919 with 7 births, which ranked number 7,207 out of 9,305 unique names for that year. Burnes had the most female births in 1927 with 5, which ranked number 4,805 out of 5,602 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1919 with 7, which ranked number 3,391 out of 4,810 male names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Burnes
Popularity of Burnes by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Burnes. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Burnes in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Burnes is a great pick!
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