NAME PROFILE
Wellington
Derived from the Old French word burnete, meaning a dark brown cloth or a diminutive of the name Brun. It reflects a grounded, reliable personality with a natural, earthy charm and a timeless sense of style.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,879 |
| Gender | Male (12% / 88%) |
| Peak year | 1920 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1913 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | English, French |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage✨ Double Letter
Top States
NY — 43%MI — 25%PA — 25%CA — 6%IL — 2%
Notable People
Carol Burnett (Comedian and Actress) · Leo Burnett (Advertising Executive) · Frances Hodgson Burnett (Author of The Secret Garden) · T-Bone Burnett (Musician and Record Producer) · Peter Burnett (First Governor of California)
Nicknames & Diminutives
BurnyBurtNettie
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