Burdette is an uncommon English given name of unknown etymology and uncertain origin. It is believed to be of American invention, with limited usage primarily in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The name's popularity has waned significantly over time, with fewer than five baby boys named Burdette recorded annually in recent years by the Social Security Administration. Despite its rarity, Burdette has been carried by some notable individuals throughout history, including American football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, who was born as Paul Burdette Bryant before adopting his more famous nickname.
The name Burdette seems to have been popular among parents from the early 1900s until the mid-1950s, with a total of 127 children named Burdette born during this period. The years with the highest number of births were 1920 and 1955, each with 11 and 8 births respectively. Interestingly, the name appears to have fallen out of favor by the late 1950s, as there were only five births in 1959.