Burney is an uncommon given name of English origin, derived from the Old French word 'burne' which means 'bush' or 'thorn bush'. It is also associated with the English surname Burney, which was originally an occupational name for a dart player or someone who lived near a thorn bush. The name has been used historically in England, but it is not particularly popular today. There are no significant historical figures or famous individuals named Burney.
"In the year 1919, five individuals named Burney were born, making up all the reported births that year."