The baby name Burr is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /bɜːr/ (UK), /bɝː/ (US); rhymes with 'fur'.
Burr is English in Origin.
The baby name Burr is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /bɜːr/ (UK), /bɝː/ (US); rhymes with 'fur'.
Burr is English in Origin.
Burr is an English surname turned given name, from Middle English burre “burr,” the prickly seed head that clings to clothing; by extension it carried the sense of a tenacious person. The later technical meaning “rough edge” reinforced associations of toughness and grit. As a family name it is well attested in England and Scotland, with occasional independent occurrence in German-speaking areas; the English nickname origin is the usual one.
In the United States, Burr surfaced as a masculine given name in the late 18th and 19th centuries, reflecting the fashion for transferring surnames - its visibility heightened by Vice President Aaron Burr. Usage fell sharply in the 20th century, leaving it rare today and sometimes chosen for its brisk, vintage simplicity. Variants and related forms include Bur and Burre (spellings), Burry and Burris (extended surnames). The core meaning evokes resilience, stick-to-itiveness, and natural ruggedness.
Burr is exceptionally rare. Across 11 countries, we found just 18 recorded uses of it.
| Burr Steers Burr Steers is an American actor and director, best known for directing films like 'Igby Goes Down' and '17 Again'. He has also worked on the TV series 'The L Word' and 'Weeds'. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #825 | 2 | 15,093 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #999 | 3 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Burr is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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