Burnell Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Burnell originates from Old French and Middle English, meaning 'brown' or 'dark', with roots in the name Bern. It has evolved from historical forms such as Bern and Burnel. The name is associated with traits of strength and reliability, with no notable biblical relevance. It gained popularity in medieval England and remains a classic name today.
The name Burnell is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast 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, Burnell has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Burnell' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 970th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 967th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1321st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2396th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4426th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11216th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14599th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2603rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2207th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5122nd out of 12526 names. Discover how the name 'Burnell' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Burnell"
Pronunciation
/bɜːrˈnɛl/
Origin
Old French, Middle English
Etymology
The name Burnell is derived from the Old French word 'burnel', which means 'brown' or 'dark'. It is a diminutive form of the name 'Bern', which is rooted in the Germanic element 'berna', meaning 'bear'.
Meaning
brown; dark
Language Evolution
Bern, Burnel, Burnell
Historical Usage
The name Burnell gained popularity in medieval England, particularly among the Normans after the Conquest in 1066, and it was often used as a surname before becoming adopted as a given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Burnell, Burnellie, Bournell
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Burnell is considered somewhat uncommon, but it carries a classic and traditional image, often associated with strength and reliability.
Famous People
Burnell M. Johnson, an American politician, Burnell Roberts, an American artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Burnell"
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 "Burnell"
"Burnell" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 970th of 7545 | 799 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 967th of 6773 | 815 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1321st of 7552 | 649 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2396th of 10718 | 257 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4426th of 16616 | 173 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 11216th of 24088 | 67 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 14599th of 23106 | 30 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2603rd of 9107 | 210 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2207th of 9204 | 273 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 5122nd of 12526 | 110 |
Regional Popularity of "Burnell" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
52.68% 746th/1416 |
46.41% 640th/1379 |
60.69% 1436th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
57.12% 883rd/1546 |
43.12% 671st/1556 |
43.90% 1033rd/2353 |
73.11% 1131st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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67.94% 1651st/2430 |
35.09% 1001st/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
60.98% 1791st/2937 |
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41.53% 1461st/3518 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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67.73% 3031st/4475 |
55.60% 2888th/5194 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
57.95% 4238th/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Burnell" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
94.89% 2245th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
77.52% 1824th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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100.00% 2853rd/2853 |
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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) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Burnell"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Burnell" 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.