Burnes is an uncommon yet distinctive given name of Scottish origin. It is derived from the Scottish surname Burness, which is itself an Anglicized form of the Gaelic Mac an t-Sithich, meaning 'son of the fair-haired one'. The name Burnes was popularized by the British writer and explorer Alexander Burnes, who was born in 1805. He gained significant recognition for his travels through Persia and Afghanistan during the early 19th century, chronicling his experiences in works such as "Travels into Bokhara". Today, the name Burnes carries a sense of adventurous spirit and cultural richness, making it an intriguing choice for parents seeking a unique yet meaningful name for their child.
"The name Burnes experienced peaks in popularity during the early 1920s with six births each year from 1920 to 1922. It also had two periods of five births annually, once between 1916 and 1917, and again between 1940 and 1943."