Burkley
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #7,048 in 2014
5 babies were named Burkley in the US in 2025. It has climbed 14 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2001–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Burkley you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Burkley, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Burkley would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBurkley first shows up in US birth records in 2001, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2014, when it reached #7,048.
- New on the sceneBurkley wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2001.
- Boy or girlBurkley is given to both boys and girls: 50% of the 10 babies named Burkley in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
About the name Burkley
Burkley is a boy name of French and German origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ley”. US birth records list Burkley for boys from 2001 to 2025, in 12 of those 25 years. Its best year was 2014, when it ranked #7,048 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:French namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.6 | 1,764,706 boys |
| 2010s | 2.3 | 440,529 boys |
| 2020s | 2.4 | 419,580 boys |
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Burkley
What is the origin of the name Burkley?
Burkley has French, German roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Burkley a boy or girl name?
Burkley is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Burkley?
Burkley ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2014 (#7,048).