Girl nameNot in the current top charts
Burma
//ˈbɜrmə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19415 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Burma'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.
Burma's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Burma |
|---|---|
| 1896 | 7 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1908 | 8 |
| 1909 | 6 |
| 1910 | 7 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1912 | 13 |
| 1913 | 7 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1915 | 15 |
| 1916 | 13 |
| 1917 | 18 |
| 1918 | 14 |
| 1919 | 26 |
| 1920 | 12 |
| 1921 | 15 |
| 1922 | 20 |
| 1923 | 18 |
| 1924 | 20 |
| 1925 | 16 |
| 1926 | 15 |
| 1927 | 19 |
| 1928 | 13 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1930 | 14 |
| 1931 | 15 |
| 1932 | 12 |
| 1933 | 15 |
| 1934 | 16 |
| 1935 | 12 |
| 1936 | 15 |
| 1937 | 16 |
| 1938 | 28 |
| 1939 | 19 |
| 1940 | 17 |
| 1941 | 47 |
| 1942 | 38 |
| 1943 | 30 |
| 1944 | 33 |
| 1945 | 40 |
| 1946 | 26 |
| 1947 | 36 |
| 1948 | 23 |
| 1949 | 19 |
| 1950 | 22 |
| 1951 | 18 |
| 1952 | 15 |
| 1953 | 18 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 9 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1958 | 12 |
| 1959 | 9 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 6 |
Burma through the decades
- Burma peaked in 1941, when 47 babies were named Burma in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1953–1965), use of Burma has fallen 67% compared to the 10 years before that.