Burhan is a distinctive choice, ranked #1282 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Burhan in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1282
About the Name Burhan
Burhan is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 441 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #973 in 1999 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.
Burhan is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Burhan
Unlikely. With around 21 UK babies named Burhan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Burhan in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Burhan is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 441 places over the last five years to #1282 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Burhan is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
21
UK babies named Burhan (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 441 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Burhan
Likely around 1 other Burhan in the class
UK Popularity (1997–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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