Burtis is an uncommon male given name of American origin. It was most commonly used during the mid-20th century, particularly between 1940 and 1965. Burtis is a diminutive form of Burton, which means 'from the fortified settlement' or 'strong'. Despite its historical popularity, Burtis is not listed among the top thousand baby names in the United States today.
The name Burtis saw its peak popularity between 1917 and 1920 with a total of 73 births, averaging around 18 births per year during this period. However, it quickly declined thereafter, dropping to an average of fewer than 7 births per year from 1921 onwards. From 1945 onwards, the name Burtis became quite uncommon, with only sporadic years seeing more than 5 births. Overall, there were a total of 480 babies named Burtis over this period.