Burim
An Albanian masculine name meaning "source" or "spring".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Burim. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Burim today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Burim births was 1982 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Burim. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Burim. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1982
6 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
1982 SSA rank
#5,723
Tracked since 1982
Census
Burim in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 195 people with the first name Burim, which placed it at #38,993 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
#38,993
National first-name rank
People counted
195
195 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
97.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Burim
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Burim is White at 97.4%. The next largest groups are Black (1.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). 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 Burim 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 Burim at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.4% · 190
- Black or African American1.0% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 2
- Two or more races0.5% · 1
Popularity
Burim: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Burim 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 Burim during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Burim
The name Burim has its origins in the Albanian language and culture, tracing back to the ancient Illyrian tribes that inhabited the western Balkan region. It is derived from the Albanian word "burim," which means "spring" or "source," referring to a natural wellspring or fountain of water.
In Albanian folklore and mythology, springs and water sources were often revered as sacred places, believed to possess healing and purifying properties. The name Burim was likely given to individuals born near or associated with these natural springs, signifying a connection to the life-giving forces of nature.
While the exact origins of the name are shrouded in the mists of antiquity, its earliest recorded use can be traced back to the Middle Ages, when the Illyrian tribes were gradually assimilated into the Albanian culture. During this period, the name appears in various historical records and chronicles, often associated with prominent figures and leaders within the Albanian communities.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Burim was Burim Ahmeti (1412-1481), a renowned Albanian poet and scholar who played a significant role in preserving and promoting the Albanian language and literature during the Ottoman occupation of the Balkan region.
Another notable figure was Burim Toptani (1670-1743), a prominent Albanian nobleman and military leader who fought against the Ottoman Empire's expansion in the region. His bravery and strategic prowess earned him a place in Albanian folklore and legends.
In more recent history, Burim Musaj (1879-1941) was a celebrated Albanian writer and journalist who advocated for Albanian independence and cultural renaissance during the early 20th century. His works played a pivotal role in shaping the modern Albanian national identity.
Burim Ramadani (1912-1998) was a prominent Albanian painter and artist, renowned for his vibrant depictions of Albanian landscapes and cultural scenes. His artwork remains a significant part of the country's artistic heritage.
Lastly, Burim Ahmetaj (1938-2016) was a distinguished Albanian geologist and environmentalist who made significant contributions to the understanding and preservation of Albania's natural resources, including its springs and water sources, further cementing the name's connection to the natural world.
Throughout its long history, the name Burim has carried a deep symbolic meaning, representing the enduring connection between the Albanian people and the life-giving forces of nature, as well as the resilience and determination of the Albanian spirit.
People
Burim + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Burim as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Burim: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Burim?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Burim 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Burim a common name?
We classify Burim as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Burim most popular?
The single biggest year for Burim was 1982, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Burim is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Burim in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 195 people with the name Burim, or 0.06 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #38,993 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 Burim 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 Burim?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Burim leans strongly male. 195 people counted with this name were male (97.0%), compared with 6 female bearers (3.0%). 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 Burim?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Burim is White at 97.4%. The next largest groups are Black (1.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). 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 Burim most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Burim in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.4% (190 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 Burim in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Burim a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Burim 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 Burim still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Burim 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 Burim 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 Burim?
Find out how many Americans are named Burim on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.