Burgandy
A girl's name of French origin with 196 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Burgandy sits in the vintage zone of American naming: first recorded in 1974, peaking in 1992, with 196 total births across its history.
The sharp, distinct quality of its ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close — gives it a distinctive rhythm that pairs well with shorter middle names or surnames.
Burgandy is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Burgandy is a girl's baby name of French origin, a variant spelling of Burgundy, named after the historic French wine region Bourgogne, from the Burgundian tribe — ultimately meaning 'land of the Burgundians.'
Burgundy as a given name evokes the deep, rich red color of Burgundy wine — warm, sophisticated, and distinctly French. It belongs to the family of color-inspired names like Scarlett, Crimson, and Amber.
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Burgandy appeared in SSA records in 1974, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly began breaking from generational naming patterns, experimenting with spelling, and treating naming as a form of creative self-expression. Its French roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
With only 196 recorded births, Burgandy has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Burgandy has 20+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1974.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 112 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 45 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 25 | — |
The Story of Burgandy
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1992, Burgandy is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Burgandy are most likely born between 1982 and 2002.
How rare is Burgandy?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Burgandy is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1974, peaked in the 1990s with 112 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Burgandy by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(20 years, 1974–2004)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 7 | #13000 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12001 |
| 1998 | 9 | #9387 |
| 1997 | 8 | #9943 |
| 1996 | 13 | #6773 |
| 1995 | 16 | #5713 |
| 1994 | 12 | #7172 |
| 1993 | 18 | #5236 |
| 1992 | 21 | #4709 |
| 1991 | 15 | #5985 |
| 1989 | 7 | #9812 |
| 1987 | 9 | #7444 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8449 |
| 1984 | 6 | #9280 |
| 1983 | 9 | #6766 |
| 1981 | 7 | #8226 |
| 1979 | 7 | #8144 |
| 1978 | 6 | #8682 |
| 1977 | 6 | #8567 |
| 1974 | 6 | #7801 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1974–2004