Burle
About Burle
Burle is a masculine name with Germanic origins, possibly derived from elements meaning 'cup' or 'drinking vessel,' or alternatively from Old German words relating to strength or fortitude. As a surname, it has historical connections to medieval Germanic regions. As a given name, Burle remains quite uncommon in most English-speaking countries, giving it a distinctive quality. It gained some recognition in America through figures like Burle Marx, the famous Brazilian landscape architect. The name has a strong, concise sound with its single-syllable structure, yet the ending gives it a gentle quality. Parents might choose this name for its rarity and subtle strength, or for family connections to the surname.
Pronounced BUR-ul.
As of October 2026, Burle ranked #3359 in US births in 1948 SSA, peaked at #2654 in 1915.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |