23,010births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
1938Peak · Ontario
#4396United States 2025
Burton is a boy name family recorded 23,010 times in 3 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#4396 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Ontario in 1938, at 32.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Burton
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton | English | 22,534 | 🇺🇸 United States | #4396 | 1925 | ▼ 29 % |
| Burton | English | 471 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1938 | – |
| Burton | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1964 | – |
Questions about Burton
How popular is the name Burton?
In 2025 it ranked #4396 in the United States. Official registers record 23,010 births across 3 countries.
When was Burton most popular?
It peaked in Ontario in 1938, at 32.8 births per 100,000.
Is Burton a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Burton is a boy name.