At a glance
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1957 (#3,993)
- Babies in 1957
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #1,868 in 1914
- First recorded
- 1914
Meaning of Burel
Burel is a male name with English origin. The name has variations such as Burrell. Although not as commonly used in recent years, Burel holds historical significance in the United States. In the early 20th century, it was ranked among the top 4000 names for boys. The popularity of Burel peaked in the 1940s and 1950s, with occurrences ranging from 5 to 12 newborns per year. While its usage has declined over time, Burel remains a unique and distinguished choice for parents seeking an uncommon name for their baby boy.
How to pronounce Burel
English
- Pronounced BYOOR-uhl /ˈbjʊərəl/
Popularity of Burel in the U.S.
Burel was last recorded in the U.S. in 1957, ranked #3,993 with 5 babies. It peaked at #1,868 in 1914. It first appears in the records in 1914.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1914–1957 24 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 5 | 3,993 | back (not recorded in 1950–1956) |
| 1949 | 5 | 3,690 | ▼ 22 |
| 1948 | 5 | 3,668 | back (not recorded in 1945–1947) |
| 1944 | 10 | 2,309 | back (not recorded in 1943) |
| 1942 | 6 | 3,212 | ▼ 79 |
| 1941 | 6 | 3,133 | back (not recorded in 1938–1940) |
| 1937 | 6 | 3,175 | ▲ 374 |
| 1936 | 5 | 3,549 | back (not recorded in 1935) |
| 1934 | 5 | 3,679 | ▼ 37 |
| 1933 | 5 | 3,642 | back (not recorded in 1932) |
| 1931 | 12 | 2,207 | ▲ 1,385 |
| 1930 | 6 | 3,592 | ▼ 1,003 |
| 1929 | 10 | 2,589 | ▲ 70 |
| 1928 | 10 | 2,659 | ▲ 492 |
| 1927 | 8 | 3,151 | ▲ 557 |
| 1926 | 6 | 3,708 | back (not recorded in 1925) |
| 1924 | 6 | 3,867 | ▼ 1,421 |
| 1923 | 12 | 2,446 | ▲ 1,086 |
| 1922 | 7 | 3,532 | ▼ 900 |
| 1921 | 11 | 2,632 | ▲ 133 |
| 1920 | 10 | 2,765 | ▲ 626 |
| 1919 | 7 | 3,391 | back (not recorded in 1916–1918) |
| 1915 | 8 | 2,829 | ▼ 961 |
| 1914 | 12 | 1,868 | new |