Burlon
An English surname and given name of uncertain meaning, possibly from a nickname.
Name Census estimates that about 20 living Americans carry the first name Burlon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Burlon today is around 85 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Burlon births was 1927 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Burlon. 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
- • The typical person named Burlon is about 85 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Burlons were born before 1951.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Burlon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
20
~ 1 in 17,137,717 Americans
Peak year
1927
10 babies that year
Average age
85
years old
1956 SSA rank
#3,580
Tracked since 1918
Popularity
Burlon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Burlon from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 35 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Burlon 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 Burlon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Burlon
The given name Burlon is believed to have originated in the region of Gaul, which encompassed parts of modern-day France, Belgium, and western Germany, during the late Roman period. It is derived from the Germanic root "bur," meaning "dwelling" or "settlement," and the suffix "-lon," which was commonly used in Germanic names.
One of the earliest known references to the name Burlon can be found in the Frankish chronicles from the 6th century AD. These chronicles mention a chieftain named Burlon who led a contingent of Frankish warriors against the invading Huns. While details about his life and deeds are scarce, his name suggests he may have been from a prominent settlement or village.
In the 9th century, a Benedictine monk named Burlon was renowned for his scholarly works and contributions to the preservation of ancient texts. He served as the head librarian at the Abbey of Saint-Gall in modern-day Switzerland, where he meticulously transcribed and copied numerous manuscripts, ensuring their survival through the tumultuous Middle Ages.
During the 12th century, a French nobleman named Burlon de Montfort was a notable figure in the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathars in southern France. He fought alongside Simon de Montfort, earning a reputation as a skilled military commander and strategist. Burlon de Montfort's exploits were chronicled in various contemporary accounts of the crusade.
In the 15th century, an Italian artist and architect named Burlon Alberti gained recognition for his contributions to the Renaissance movement. He was known for his intricate architectural designs and his skilled use of perspective in his paintings, which influenced many artists of his time.
Another notable figure bearing the name Burlon was a 17th-century English explorer and adventurer named Burlon Hawkins. He embarked on several voyages to the Americas and the Caribbean, documenting his encounters with indigenous peoples and contributing to the expansion of geographical knowledge during that period.
While the name Burlon has faded in popularity over the centuries, it holds a rich history spanning various cultures and time periods, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who bore this name throughout history.
People
Burlon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Burlon 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
Burlon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Burlon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 20 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Burlon 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 17,137,717 US residents.
Is Burlon a common name?
We classify Burlon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 39.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 98 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Burlon most popular?
The single biggest year for Burlon was 1927, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Burlon is about 85 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 Burlon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Burlon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Burlon 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 Burlon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Burlon 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 Burlon 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 many people have the name Burlon?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.