Burdett is a unique and historic given name of English origin, derived from the Old English personal name Beorhtthēod, which comprises two elements: 'beorht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous', and 'þēod' signifying 'people'. This name was popular in medieval England but has since become quite rare, adding to its distinctive charm.
The name Burdett experienced notable fluctuations in popularity during the specified time period, with the highest number of births recorded in 1923 (16 births) and the lowest in 1925, 1935, and 1938 (each with only 5 births). The peak years seem to coincide with a general trend towards increased popularity around World War I, but there is no clear pattern of consistency throughout the entire period.