Bourne is a surname of French origin, derived from the Old French word 'borne,' meaning 'boundary' or 'hedge.' It originally denoted a person who lived near or owned land bordered by a hedge. The name was brought to England by the Normans during the 11th century and has since been widely adopted as a given name.
The number of babies named Bourne has varied over time. In 2013, there were 7 newborns with this name, followed by a decrease to just 5 in 2015. However, there was a notable increase in 2017, with 10 babies being given the name Bourne. Overall, since 2013, a total of 22 children have been named Bourne.