Burdette Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Burdette is a name of French origin, meaning 'little bird'. It evolved from the Old French word 'burde' and has undergone various changes through the centuries. It gained popularity in the United States in the 19th century as surnames became fashionable as first names. The name carries a charming and whimsical image today, with variants like Burd and Burdett. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Burdette is most popular in Iowa, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Burdette has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast. Across generations, 'Burdette' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 952nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1230th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2294th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5127th out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4218th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 7783rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8038th out of 12526 names. Discover how the name 'Burdette' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Burdette"
Pronunciation
/bərˈdɛt/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Burdette is derived from the French surname 'Bourdet', which itself is derived from the Old French word 'burde', meaning 'a little bird'.
Meaning
little bird
Language Evolution
Old French: Burde, Middle French: Bourdet, Modern French: Burdette
Historical Usage
The name Burdette gained popularity in the United States during the 19th century, likely influenced by the trend of using surnames as given names.
Variants & Derivatives
Burd, Burdie, Burdett
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Burdette is seen as a unique and somewhat vintage name, often associated with a sense of charm and whimsy.
Famous People
Burdette L. Hodge, an American politician, Burdette G. McKenzie, an American artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Burdette"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Burdette"
"Burdette" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 952nd of 7545 | 829 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1230th of 6773 | 574 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2294th of 7552 | 238 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5127th of 10718 | 63 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4218th of 9107 | 83 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 7783rd of 9204 | 11 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 8038th of 12526 | 33 |
Regional Popularity of "Burdette" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
33.05% 468th/1416 |
60.99% 841st/1379 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
39.59% 612th/1546 |
57.65% 897th/1556 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
48.45% 1079th/2227 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Burdette" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Burdette"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Burdette" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.