Burech
A masculine name derived from Yiddish meaning "blessed with prosperity".
Name Census estimates that about 177 living Americans carry the first name Burech. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Burech today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Burech births was 2022 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Burech. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
177
~ 1 in 1,936,465 Americans
Peak year
2022
26 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,255
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Burech: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Burech from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 84 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Burech by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Burech during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Burechs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Burech
The given name Burech is believed to have originated from the Slavic languages, with its roots traced back to the early medieval period around the 6th to 8th centuries. The name is thought to be derived from the Proto-Slavic word "burja," which means "storm" or "tempest," suggesting a connection to the forces of nature.
In ancient Slavic folklore and mythology, storms and natural phenomena held great significance, often being personified or associated with powerful deities or spirits. The name Burech may have been given to individuals who were born during or survived a particularly fierce storm, or perhaps to those who displayed a strong, tempestuous personality.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Burech can be found in the Moravian Chronicles, a collection of historical records from the 9th century. In these chronicles, a nobleman named Burech is mentioned as a prominent figure in the court of Duke Rastislav of Great Moravia, a powerful Slavic kingdom that existed in the present-day regions of the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Burech appeared sporadically in various historical records and documents across Central and Eastern Europe. One notable bearer of the name was Burech of Żnin, a 12th-century Polish noble and military commander who played a significant role in the conflicts between the Duchy of Poland and the Prussian tribes.
In the 14th century, a Bohemian knight named Burech of Janovic is recorded as having participated in the Battle of Crécy during the Hundred Years' War. His bravery and skill on the battlefield earned him recognition and acclaim among his contemporaries.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Burech was a 16th-century Croatian poet and playwright, Burech Prica. His works, written in the Renaissance tradition, helped shape the development of Croatian literature and drama during the early modern period.
In the 19th century, a Russian artist and painter named Burech Anisfeld gained recognition for his landscapes and portraits, which captured the essence of rural life in Imperial Russia. His works are now housed in various museums and galleries throughout the country.
While the name Burech may have faded in popularity in more recent times, its rich historical legacy and ties to Slavic culture and mythology remain an integral part of its significance. The name continues to resonate with those who appreciate its connection to the powerful forces of nature and the enduring spirit of the Slavic peoples.
People
Burech + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Burech as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Burech: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Burech?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 177 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Burech going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,936,465 US residents.
Is Burech a common name?
We classify Burech as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 178 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Burech most popular?
The single biggest year for Burech was 2022, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Burech is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Burech a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Burech in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.