Burton

Boy's name

Burton is an English surname turned given name. It originates from Old English words "burh" meaning "fortress" and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement."

Meaning Fortified town
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 19
Peak year 1925

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Burton Cummings - Musician, lead singer of The Guess Who.
  • Burton Guster - Fictional character on TV show "Psych."
  • Burton Richter - Physicist, Nobel laureate in physics.
  • Burton Malkiel - Economist, author of "A Random Walk Down Wall Street."
  • Burton Leon Reynolds Jr. - Actor, known for "Smokey and the Bandit."
  • Burton Watson - Translator of Chinese and Japanese literature.
  • Burton Lane - Composer of Broadway musicals like "Finian's Rainbow."
  • Burton Silver - Co-author of "Why Cats Paint" book series.
  • Burton Hill - Music critic and radio host.
  • Burton C. Bell - Musician, vocalist of Fear Factory.

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