Buron
An Old French name derived from the word "buron" meaning "cabin of shepherds".
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Buron. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Buron today is around 80 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Buron births was 1921 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Buron. 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 Buron is about 80 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Burons were born before 1956.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Buron. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1921
9 babies that year
Average age
80
years old
1930 SSA rank
#4,070
Tracked since 1918
Popularity
Buron: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Buron from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 29 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
Buron 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 Buron 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 Buron
The name Buron is believed to have originated from the Old French language, tracing its roots back to the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Old French word "buron," which referred to a small hut or shelter used by shepherds and herdsmen in the mountainous regions of central France.
During the Middle Ages, the name Buron was likely associated with individuals who lived or worked in these remote mountain areas, tending to livestock and engaging in pastoral activities. It may have been used as a descriptive surname initially, before transitioning into a given name over time.
While the name Buron does not appear to have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it does hold historical significance as a reflection of the rural lifestyle and traditions of the French countryside during the medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Buron was Jean Buron, a French farmer and landowner who lived in the Auvergne region of central France in the late 14th century. Records indicate that he owned a modest estate and was involved in local agricultural activities.
Another notable figure was Pierre Buron, a French soldier who fought in the Hundred Years' War between England and France in the 15th century. He is mentioned in several contemporary chronicles and accounts for his bravery and leadership during the Battle of Agincourt in 1415.
In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Jacques Buron emerged as a renowned artist and woodcarver from the Burgundy region of France. His intricate woodcarvings adorned several churches and cathedrals throughout the region, and his works were highly praised by his contemporaries.
During the 17th century, Étienne Buron was a French explorer and navigator who participated in several expeditions to the New World. He is credited with mapping portions of the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea, contributing to the geographical knowledge of the time.
In the 19th century, Louis Buron was a French writer and journalist known for his literary works and social commentary. He published several novels and essays that shed light on the lives and struggles of the working class in Paris during the Industrial Revolution.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Buron throughout history, each contributing to their respective fields and leaving their mark on the cultural and historical landscape.
People
Buron + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Buron 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
Buron: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Buron?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Buron 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 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Buron a common name?
We classify Buron as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 47 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Buron most popular?
The single biggest year for Buron was 1921, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Buron is about 80 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 Buron in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Buron a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Buron 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 Buron still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Buron 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 Buron 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 share the name Buron?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.