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Origin & history of Burt1
Germanic / English roots
Burt is a short form of names like Burton (from the Old English burh tun meaning fortified town) or Bertrand (from the Old Germanic beraht meaning bright). The brisk, masculine Burt has been used as a standalone given name throughout the twentieth century, made famous by actors like Burt Lancaster and Burt Reynolds. Burt peaked in 1956 alongside the broader American fashion for short, brisk masculine names like Bob, Sam, and Frank.
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Root name
The root form of Burt is
Burton / Bertrand — meaning Bright, fortified town.
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Modern usage
Burt remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Burt?
1956
peak year
Burt has been in U.S. records since the very beginning, in 1880. The name climbed in popularity through the 1950s, reaching its peak of #616 nationally in 1956 with 152 babies that year. Today, Burt is a rare name in U.S. records with about 6 babies named Burt each year. In all, around 6,555 babies have been registered as Burt since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
152
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #616)
(ranked #616)
6
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
60
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
6,555
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Burt7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.
🔍Deeply curious
📚Knowledgeable
🌙Introspective
🦋Independent
B2
U3
R9
T2
Sum: 16 → Life path 7
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Personality of Burt🔍
Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
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Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
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Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
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Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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