Burnadine
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "brownish" or "burn brown".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Burnadine. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Burnadine today is around 72 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Burnadine births was 1915 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Burnadine. 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 Burnadine is about 72 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Burnadines were born before 1964.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Burnadine. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1915
7 babies that year
Average age
72
years old
1957 SSA rank
#6,171
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Burnadine: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Burnadine from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 7 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1910s peak, Burnadine remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Burnadine 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 Burnadine 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 Burnadine
The name Burnadine is believed to have originated from the Old French language, derived from the root words "burn" and "dine," which together could be interpreted as "to dine by the fire." This suggests that the name may have its origins among the peasant class or those who worked in kitchens and hearths during the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Burnadine can be found in a 13th-century French manuscript, where it appears as the name of a servant girl working in a noble household. This lends credence to the theory that the name was initially associated with domestic work and humble origins.
As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Bernadine, Burnadyne, and Burnadeen. These variations reflect the regional dialects and linguistic influences of the areas where the name was adopted.
In the 16th century, there is a record of a Burnadine Delacroix, a French woman who became known for her skill in baking and pastry-making. Her reputation as a talented chef may have contributed to the name's association with culinary arts and hospitality.
Another notable figure was Burnadine von Heidelberg, a German noblewoman born in 1624, who was renowned for her philanthropy and patronage of the arts. Her legacy helped elevate the name's status and associate it with higher social circles.
In the 18th century, Burnadine Rousseau, a French author and philosopher, gained recognition for her writings on education and social reform. Her work helped to spread the name's popularity and lent it an intellectual connotation.
During the 19th century, Burnadine Cartwright, an English actress born in 1832, achieved fame on the London stage. Her performances in various Shakespearean plays brought the name into the spotlight and associated it with the world of theater and performance.
Finally, in the early 20th century, Burnadine Everett, an American suffragette and activist born in 1892, played a significant role in the women's rights movement. Her tireless efforts to promote gender equality and social justice further enriched the name's meaning and significance.
Through these historical figures and their varied contributions, the name Burnadine has acquired a rich tapestry of associations, ranging from humble beginnings to intellectual pursuits, artistic expression, and social advocacy.
People
Burnadine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Burnadine 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
Burnadine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Burnadine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Burnadine 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 Burnadine a common name?
We classify Burnadine 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, 27 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Burnadine most popular?
The single biggest year for Burnadine was 1915, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Burnadine is about 72 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 Burnadine in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Burnadine a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Burnadine 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 Burnadine still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Burnadine 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 Burnadine 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 are called Burnadine?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.