Burton
Meaning of Burton
Originating from an English surname, the name Burton is commonly given to baby boys. It is pronounced as BUR-tuhn in both British and American English (/ˈbɜːtən/ and /ˈbɝtn̩/ respectively). A variation of the name is Burt.
While not currently a popular choice, the name Burton has a long history of usage in the United States. In recent years, it has ranked between 3000 and 5000 in terms of popularity. However, it's worth noting that popularity rankings can change over time.
The name Burton carries with it a sense of strength and tradition. It is associated with individuals who possess qualities such as resilience, determination, and reliability. Naming your baby boy Burton would be a unique choice that pays homage to its historical roots while also giving him a strong and distinctive identity.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as BUR-tuhn (/ˈbɜːtən/)
American English
- Pronunced as BUR-tuhn (/ˈbɝtn̩/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Burton
| Burton Kendall Wheeler was a Democratic politician and attorney who served as a United States senator for Montana from 1923 to 1947. |
| Burton Lorne Cummings is a Canadian musician, best known for leading The Guess Who during their most successful period and for his extensive solo career. |
| Burton Lane was a renowned American composer and lyricist, famous for his notable contributions to theatre and film, including the scores for Finian's Rainbow and On a Clear Day You Can See Forever. |
| Burton Dewitt Watson was a renowned American sinologist, translator, and writer celebrated for his English translations of Chinese and Japanese literature, receiving numerous prestigious awards throughout his prolific career. |
| Burton Richter was an American physicist known for co-discovering the J/ψ meson and leading the SLAC team, earning him a Nobel Prize for Physics in 1976. |
| Burton Gordon Malkiel is an American economist, financial executive, and writer, best known for his influential finance book A Random Walk Down Wall Street. |
| Janne Johannes Puurtinen, also known as Burton or Emerson Burton, is a Finnish musician recognized as the keyboardist of the popular Finnish gothic rock band HIM and has collaborated with other bands such as Daniel Lioneye and Suburban Tribe. |
| Elias Burton Holmes was an American traveler, photographer, and filmmaker who coined the term "travelogue". |
| Burton Christopher Bell is an American musician and vocalist, best known as the co-founder and former frontman of the metal band Fear Factory, recognized for his unique singing style that combines clean vocals, shouted vocals, and death growls. |
| Burton Visotzky - Burton L. Visotzky is an American rabbi and scholar of midrash, holding the title of Appleman Professor of Midrash and Interreligious Studies, Emeritus at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America (JTS). |
| Burton Edward Feldman was an American professor of English. |
| Burton Hall - Sir Burton Percival Curtis Hall, KCHS is a Judge of the UN International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. |
| Burton Jesse Hendrick was an American author known for his investigative journalism and biographies. |
| Burton Albert Jastram was an American rower who won a Gold Medal in the Eights Competition at the 1932 Summer Olympics. |
| Burton Norvell Harrison was an American lawyer and Democratic politician who served as the private secretary to Confederate States of America president Jefferson Davis. |
