Burdell is a unique and uncommon given name of English origin. It is derived from the Old English word "burh," which means "fortress" or "stronghold." The name Burdell is thought to have been coined by author George MacDonald, who used it in his 1872 novel "Phantastes." In the story, Burdell is a character who plays a significant role in the plot. Despite its literary origins, there is no evidence that Burdell was ever a popular name prior to its use in "Phantastes." Today, it remains quite rare, with very few people bearing this distinctive moniker.
The name Burdell has seen a varied trend in its usage over the years in the United States, with several peaks and valleys in its popularity. The earliest recorded births with this name occurred in 1912, with seven babies being given the name that year. This number remained consistent for two more years, with six births each in 1913 and 1916.
However, the popularity of the name Burdell began to grow significantly from 1919 onwards. In that year, there were ten recorded births, a figure which was repeated again the following year. This upward trend continued into the early 1920s, with eight births in both 1922 and 1923, followed by a peak of fourteen births in 1925.
The late 1920s and early 1930s saw a period of relative stability for the name Burdell. There were consistently around ten to fifteen births each year during this time, with peaks of fifteen births in both 1928 and 1926.
Interestingly, there was another significant spike in popularity for the name Burdell between 1934 and 1937, with twelve births recorded in 1936 and thirteen in 1937. This was followed by a sharp decline, however, with only five births in 1938.
The post-WWII era saw a further decrease in the usage of the name Burdell, with fewer than ten births recorded each year between 1940 and 1953. However, there was another small peak in popularity in the late 1950s, with seven births in 1959.
Overall, over the course of these years, a total of 321 babies were given the name Burdell at birth in the United States. While this figure may not seem particularly high when considering the overall population size of the country, it is important to remember that popularity trends for names can vary widely from year to year and decade to decade.