Burns
Burns Meaning & Origin
About Burns
The name "Burns" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Middle English word "burn" which means "stream" or "river." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a stream or river. The name "Burns" can also be a variant of the Irish surname "Byrne," which means "raven." Overall, the name "Burns" typically signifies a connection to water or birds.
Name Popularity
Gender Distribution
Most individuals with the name Burns are male.
Burns Popularity Trends
The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Burns in Braille
Here's how to represent Burns in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
How to Spell the Name Burns in American Sign Language (ASL)
The image below shows how you can spell Burns using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
