Burton

Gender Usage of the Name Burton

Overall Gender Classification Methodology

Burton is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.

Popularity of the Name Burton

• Worldwide

  #8478 Boy’s name (2025)

• • United States

    #3921 Boy’s name (2025)

  • United Kingdom

    Unranked (2025)

  • Canada

    #2946 Boy’s name (2024)

  • Australia

    Unranked (2025)

Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.

Overall PopularityMethodology

Burton is listed under Uncommon Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.

Ranking OverviewMethodology

Burton ranked #8,478 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #4,927 in 2024 — a drop of 3,551 places. Burton shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.

Historically, its best recorded position was #200 in 1921. Its lowest recorded position was #8,478 in 2025. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -1897 places (from #6,581 to #8,478).

Name StyleMethodology

Characteristics of the Name Burton

Pronunciation & StructureMethodology

Phonetic Source

CMU

Syllables

2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names

Length

6 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names

Starts with

B — Boy Names Starting with B

Ends with

n — Boy Names Ending in “n”

Name AestheticMethodology

Burton is a two-syllable name defined by its stop-heavy consonants, which offer a stable, unpretentious sound. Its historical association with the Burton-on-Trent settlement establishes a Grounded & Earthy aesthetic. The rhotic vowel center adds a tactile, traditional quality to the name's delivery.

Middle Names For Burton

Middle names used with BurtonMethodology

Burton is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Burton Thomas · Burton William · Burton Wayne · Burton James · Burton EugeneView all 103 boy middle names.

• Total 150 middle names used with Burton
• 11 girl middle names used with Burton
• 36 unisex middle names used with Burton

Middle name suggestions for BurtonMethodology

Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Burton is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.

Examples: Burton Malik · Burton Micah · Burton Monte · Burton Myron · Burton Mikel. View all 76 suggested middle names.

Names Similar to Burton

Sound Like Burton Finder

Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Brayden · Braden · Braydon · View all 55 names

Same Starting Sound Finder

Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Brian · Benjamin · Brandon · View all Top 100 names

Rhymes With Burton Finder

Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: John · Steven · Kevin · View all Top 100 names

Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder

Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names

Dictionary & Etymology of “Burton”

Dictionary Meaning of "Burton"Methodology

• An English habitational surname from Old English for someone who lived in any of several places with that name

• A male given name

• A number of places in the United States

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  • A locality in Navajo County, Arizona.
  • A former town in Rabun County, Georgia, now submerged.
  • An unincorporated community in Madison County, Idaho.
  • An unincorporated community, census-designated place, and township in Adams County, Illinois.
  • A township in McHenry County, Illinois.
  • An unincorporated community and coal town in Floyd County, Kentucky.
  • A city in Genesee County, Michigan.
  • An unincorporated community in Owosso Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan.
  • A township in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota.
  • An unincorporated community and inactive township in Howard County, Missouri.
  • A tiny village in Keya Paha County, Nebraska.
  • A village and township in Geauga County, Ohio.
  • A census-designated place on Port Royal Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina.
  • A minor city in Washington County, Texas.
  • An unincorporated community on Vashon Island, King County, Washington.
  • An unincorporated community in Wetzel County, West Virginia.
  • An unincorporated community in the town of Waterloo, Grant County, Wisconsin.

• A place in Canada

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  • A settlement in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia.
  • A rural community and parish in Sunbury County, New Brunswick.
  • A settlement in western Prince Edward Island.

• A number of places in England and Wales

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  • A small village in Duddon and Burton parish, Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire (OS grid ref SJ5163).
  • A village on the Wirral Peninsula in Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire (OS grid ref SJ3174).
  • A village in Burton and Winkton parish, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district, Dorset (OS grid ref SZ1694).
  • A civil parish (served by Burton-by-Lincoln Parish Council) in West Lindsey district, Lincolnshire (OS grid ref SK9674).
  • A hamlet in Bamburgh parish, Northumberland (OS grid ref NU1733).
  • Ellipsis of Burton upon Trent: a civil parish and market town in East Staffordshire district, Staffordshire.
  • A village in Nettleton parish, Wiltshire (OS grid ref ST8179).
  • A hamlet in Mere parish, Wiltshire (OS grid ref ST8232).
  • A village and community in Pembrokeshire, Wales (OS grid ref SM9805).
  • A village in Rossett community, Wrexham borough county borough, Wales (OS grid ref SJ3557).

• A place in Australia

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  • A rural locality in Isaac Region, Queensland.
  • A suburb of Adelaide, in the City of Salisbury, South Australia.

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How to Spell Burton in ASL

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