Burke

Burke is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 37 boys in the United States.

Burke at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Burke

Burke belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Burke first appears in Social Security records in 1881. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #799 in 1881, and in 2024 37 babies received the name — 4,067 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Burke in US records

First recorded (US)
1881
Best US rank
#799 in 1881
Peak year
2013
Babies named Burke in 2024
37
Total since 1880
4,067

Similar names

More names from the English & American shelf:

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Burke mean?

The meaning of Burke is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Burke a boy or girl name?

Burke is a boy name. In 2024, 37 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Burke?

Burke comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Burke?

Burke first appears in US records in 1881. Its best-ever ranking was #799 in 1881, and 37 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].