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Burtis

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Burtis

Pronounced BUR-tis /ˈbɜːrtɪs/Medium

Meaning: Burtis reads as an -is extension of Burt, from Germanic beraht meaning bright, or as a variant of the surname Curtis, from Old French curteis meaning courteous; either way it functions as a surname-style first name.Low

In 30 seconds: Burtis is a rare American boys' name, likely an extension of Burt or a variant of Curtis. Said BUR-tis, it appeared for a small number of boys across the early-to-mid twentieth century.
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Origin LowEnglish, German
MeaningBurtis reads as an -is extension of Burt, from Germanic beraht meaning bright, or as a variant of the surname Curtis, from Old French curteis meaning courteous; either way it functions as a surname-style first name.
U.S. rank (1977)#5212 ↘ Falling
1977 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1943
Total births (all-time)≈ 480

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194319111977

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Burtis reached a small number of boys over the early-to-mid twentieth century, with a quiet high around 1943. It reads as a surname-style name, extending Burt or echoing Curtis, and carries a bright sense through its Germanic root rather than any single settled origin.

It was never common, given to only a couple dozen boys a year at its peak, and reads as a sturdy, slightly formal period name. A boy named Burtis then would be in his eighties today. The name has a plain, dependable feel and has not been revived.

Did you know? Burtis rhymes and overlaps with Curtis, and its Burt- opening carries the old Germanic beraht, bright, shared by names like Bertram and Albert.
Overall data confidence 32%
References - Burtis — Surname-style; extension of Burt (Germanic beraht, bright) or variant of Curtis

Variations

BurtCurtisBurtus

Nicknames

BurtBertCurt

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Burtis mean?

It is most likely a surname-style extension of Burt, from Germanic meaning bright, or a variant of Curtis.

How do you pronounce Burtis?

It is said BUR-tis /ˈbɜːrtɪs/, two syllables with the stress on the first.

Is Burtis a boy or girl name?

Burtis is recorded as a boy's name.

How popular is Burtis?

It has always been very rare, given to only a couple dozen boys a year at a small peak in the early nineteen-forties.

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