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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 births2,879
GenderMale (12% / 88%)
Peak year1920
Peak generationG.I. Gen
First recorded1913
Most recent2024
Syllables3
OriginEnglish, French
Comeback nameNo

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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