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Derived from the Middle English word 'burn,' meaning a stream or brook, Burnis signifies a refreshing and grounded personality, reflecting someone who flows through life with steady purpose and a calm, revitalizing presence.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,205 |
| Gender | Male (15% / 85%) |
| Peak year | 2023 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2002 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, Scottish |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
⚡ Modern Favorite
Top States
CA — 62%TX — 19%FL — 12%PA — 4%VA — 4%
Notable People
Burnis 'Wild Bill' Wright (Negro League baseball outfielder) · Burnis Morris (Distinguished journalism professor and author) · Burnis 'Bo' Belcher (Championship-winning basketball coach) · Burnis Tuck (Influential local politician and civic leader) · Burnis Thompson (Acclaimed jazz drummer and percussionist)
Nicknames & Diminutives
BurnieBernieNis
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