Burrell Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Burrell originates from Old French, meaning 'dweller' or 'peasant'. Its language evolution includes forms like Borel and Burrel. It reflects traits of rustic life and heritage. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name.
The name Burrell is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Burrell has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Burrell' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1245th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1388th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2172nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4186th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8362nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22675th out of 24088 names. Discover how the name 'Burrell' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Burrell"
Pronunciation
/ˈbʌrəl/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Burrell is derived from the Old French name 'Borel', which means 'a small house' or 'a dwelling'. It is also associated with the Old French word 'borel', meaning 'a peasant' or 'a rustic'.
Meaning
dweller, peasant, rustic
Language Evolution
Borel, Burrel, Burrell
Historical Usage
Burrell gained popularity in England during the Middle Ages and was used as both a given name and a surname. It has maintained a presence in various regions, particularly in England and Scotland.
Variants & Derivatives
Burrel, Borel, Burl
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, the name Burrell is perceived as traditional yet unique, often associated with heritage and rural roots. It is less common as a given name but still used as a surname.
Famous People
Bobby Burrell, American musician, Burrell Smith, American artist, J. Burrell, American author
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Burrell"
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 "Burrell"
"Burrell" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1245th of 7545 | 530 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1388th of 6773 | 439 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2172nd of 7552 | 266 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4186th of 10718 | 98 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 8362nd of 16616 | 52 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 22675th of 24088 | 6 |
Regional Popularity of "Burrell" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
83.05% 1176th/1416 |
- |
96.75% 2289th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
67.49% 1588th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Burrell" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| 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 "Burrell"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Burrell" 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.