NAME PROFILE
Burl
Burl is a unique English name that means 'a knot in wood' or 'a twist in something.' It evokes a sense of nature and individuality, as it symbolizes the beauty found in imperfections and the unique patterns of wood.
Key Stats
| Total births | 7,200 |
| Gender | Male (55% / 45%) |
| Peak year | 1921 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 1980 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 25%OK — 20%WV — 19%AR — 18%TN — 18%
Notable People
Burl Ives (Folk singer and actor, *The Big Country*) · Burl T. Johnson (American politician) · Burl Barer (Author and radio host) · Burl H. Hargis (American banker) · Burl Neff (American football player)
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