Burke
How to say it: BURK · /ˈbɜrk/
From Norman surname de Burgh, Old English burgh meaning 'fortress' - transferred surname used as strong first name.
Burke was the 2,073rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 49 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 14% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #2,687 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #2,073 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 49 |
| Share of births | 1 in 67,660 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −14% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #2,687 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Burke peaked in the 2010s.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Burke is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Irish.
Famous people named Burke
- Burke Byrnes (born 1937)American actor
- Burke Moses (born 1959)American actor
- Burke Henry (born 1979)Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman
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