From an English surname that began as a place name, from Old English burh-tun, meaning 'fortified town' or 'fortified farmstead'. A famous bearer was the explorer Richard Burton (1821-1890).
Nicknames
burt
Vibe
groundedwarm
How it ages.
A classic English surname used as a first name, with an old-fashioned, dependable feel; uncommon enough today to stand out.
The cultural moment.
Rare today; last ranked #938 for boys in the United States, in 1981.