Burhanuddin
A masculine given name of Arabic origin meaning "proof of the religion".
Name Census estimates that about 252 living Americans carry the first name Burhanuddin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Burhanuddin today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Burhanuddin births was 2016 (34 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Burhanuddin. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Burhanuddin with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
252
~ 1 in 1,360,136 Americans
Peak year
2016
34 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2021 SSA rank
#12,435
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Burhanuddin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Burhanuddin from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 223 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Burhanuddin 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 Burhanuddin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Burhanuddins live
Origin
Meaning and history of Burhanuddin
Burhanuddin is an Arabic name that originated in the Middle East during the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic words "burhan," meaning "proof" or "evidence," and "al-din," meaning "the religion." Together, the name translates to "the proof of the religion" or "the evidence of the faith."
The name Burhanuddin first gained prominence in the 12th and 13th centuries, during the golden age of Islamic civilization. It was often given to scholars, theologians, and religious leaders who were considered authorities on Islamic law and jurisprudence. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is Burhanuddin al-Marginani, a renowned Muslim jurist and scholar who lived in the 12th century and authored several influential works on Islamic law.
In the 13th century, the name was further popularized by Burhanuddin al-Tirmidhi, a Sufi mystic and theologian who hailed from Termez, in present-day Uzbekistan. Al-Tirmidhi's teachings and writings on Sufism had a profound impact on the development of Islamic mysticism and spirituality.
Another notable figure with the name Burhanuddin was Burhanuddin Gharib, a 13th-century Persian poet and mystic from Khwarazm (modern-day Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan). His poetic works, which often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the divine, were widely celebrated during his lifetime and continue to be studied by scholars of Persian literature.
In the 14th century, the name Burhanuddin was associated with Burhanuddin Sagharji, a prominent Sufi saint and spiritual leader who lived in Gujarat, India. Sagharji played a significant role in spreading Islam in the region and establishing Sufi traditions that are still practiced by his followers today.
Another famous bearer of the name was Burhanuddin Rabbani, an Afghan Islamic scholar and politician who served as the President of the Afghan Interim Government from 1992 to 2001. Rabbani was a leading figure in the Mujahideen resistance against the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan and was instrumental in the establishment of the Islamic State of Afghanistan.
Throughout its history, the name Burhanuddin has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to Islamic scholarship, spirituality, and political leadership. Its enduring presence in various cultures and regions reflects the widespread influence and enduring legacy of Islamic civilization.
People
Burhanuddin + last name combinations
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FAQ
Burhanuddin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Burhanuddin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 252 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Burhanuddin 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 1,360,136 US residents.
Is Burhanuddin a common name?
We classify Burhanuddin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 254 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Burhanuddin most popular?
The single biggest year for Burhanuddin was 2016, when 34 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Burhanuddin is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Burhanuddin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Burhanuddin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Burhanuddin 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.
Is Burhanuddin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Burhanuddin 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 Burhanuddin 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Burhanuddin?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.