Burgandy
A feminine name derived from the French region Burgundy.
Name Census estimates that about 187 living Americans carry the first name Burgandy. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Burgandy today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Burgandy births was 1992 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Burgandy. 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
187
~ 1 in 1,832,911 Americans
Peak year
1992
21 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
2004 SSA rank
#13,000
Tracked since 1974
Census
Burgandy in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 212 people with the first name Burgandy, which placed it at #37,053 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#37,053
National first-name rank
People counted
212
212 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
67.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Burgandy
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Burgandy is White at 67.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.7%) and Black (11.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Burgandy described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Burgandy at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White67.0% · 142
- Hispanic or Latino12.7% · 27
- Black or African American11.3% · 24
- Two or more races6.6% · 14
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 1
Popularity
Burgandy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Burgandy from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 112 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Burgandy 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 Burgandy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Burgandys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Burgandy
The name Burgandy has its origins rooted in the Burgundy region of France. This picturesque area is renowned for its world-class wine production, and the name itself is believed to have been derived from the Old French word "Borgone," which translates to "people from Burgundy."
The earliest recorded use of the name Burgandy can be traced back to the late 12th century. During this period, it was commonly used as a surname among the nobility and upper-class families residing in the Burgundy region. Over time, the name gradually transitioned into a given name, albeit still primarily associated with individuals of French descent.
One of the earliest notable figures bearing the name Burgandy was Burgandy de Beaune, a renowned vintner who lived in the early 13th century. His innovative techniques and dedication to producing exceptional wines contributed significantly to the region's reputation as a premier winemaking destination.
In the realm of literature, the name Burgandy found its place in the works of medieval French poets and troubadours. These artists often crafted lyrical verses celebrating the beauty of the Burgundy landscape and the virtues of its inhabitants, immortalizing the name in their poetic compositions.
As the centuries passed, the name Burgandy transcended its regional boundaries and gained recognition across Europe. One notable figure was Burgandy von Habsburg, a 16th-century Austrian noblewoman renowned for her philanthropic endeavors and patronage of the arts. Her legacy lives on in the architectural marvels she commissioned throughout Vienna.
Another illustrious bearer of the name was Burgandy Rousseau, a French philosopher and writer who lived during the 18th century Enlightenment period. His influential works on education and social reform continue to shape modern thought and discourse.
In more recent times, the name Burgandy has been embraced by individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, serving as a unique and distinct moniker. However, its ties to the French region of Burgundy and the rich tapestry of history woven into its very fabric remain an enduring legacy.
People
Burgandy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Burgandy 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
Burgandy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Burgandy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 187 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Burgandy 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 1,832,911 US residents.
Is Burgandy a common name?
We classify Burgandy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 196 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Burgandy most popular?
The single biggest year for Burgandy was 1992, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Burgandy is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Burgandy in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 212 people with the name Burgandy, or 0.07 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #37,053 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Burgandy in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Burgandy?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Burgandy leans strongly female. 202 people counted with this name were female (98.1%), compared with 4 male bearers (1.9%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Burgandy?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Burgandy is White at 67.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.7%) and Black (11.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Burgandy most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Burgandy in the 2020 Census, accounting for 67.0% (142 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Burgandy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Burgandy a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Burgandy in the SSA data are female. 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.
Is Burgandy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Burgandy in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Burgandy can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many people are named Burgandy?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.