Boy nameCurrently #6,874 in the USSteady
Burhan
2 syllablesPeak year: 20186 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Burhan's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Burhan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Burhan |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 12 |
Burhan through the decades
- Burhan peaked in 2018, when 17 babies were named Burhan in the US.
- The 2020s were Burhan's strongest decade, averaging 12 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Burhan has risen 28% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Burhan currently ranks #6,874 in the US and is holding steady.