William Burdine

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

William Burdine — strong protector
3.7 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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William Burdine is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name William is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. From the Old High German Willahelm, composed of wil (will, desire) and helm (helmet, protection). Introduced to England by William the Conqueror in 1066. The surname Burdine: Burdine is a feminine name that is considered to be English in origin. It is also considered to be a surname. Burdine Maxwell, a character on Bratz Burdine Chong-Yu, a character on Spider-Man by Marvel Comics William Burdine Blake, Sr., an American music composer and newspaper publisher Greg Burdine (1959-2020), American politician Burdine, Kentucky, unincorporated community, United States Burdine Stadium, renamed to Miami Orange Bowl, the home stadium for the University of Miami Hurricanes football team, and named for Roddy Burdine. William is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 3.7 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name William reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: William

Meaning: strong protector

Germanic

From the Old High German Willahelm, composed of wil (will, desire) and helm (helmet, protection). Introduced to England by William the Conqueror in 1066.

Surname: Burdine

English

Burdine is a feminine name that is considered to be English in origin. It is also considered to be a surname. Burdine Maxwell, a character on Bratz Burdine Chong-Yu, a character on Spider-Man by Marvel Comics William Burdine Blake, Sr., an American music composer and newspaper publisher Greg Burdine (1959-2020), American politician Burdine, Kentucky, unincorporated community, United States Burdine Stadium, renamed to Miami Orange Bowl, the home stadium for the University of Miami Hurricanes football team, and named for Roddy Burdine.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name William is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 46%
United Kingdom 24%
Germany 13%
Australia 9%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name William by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name William has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Will
  • Bill
  • Willy
  • Billy
  • Guillaume
  • Wilhelm
  • Guillermo

Notable People Named William Burdine

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for William Burdine:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name William?
The first name William originates from Germanic. From the Old High German Willahelm, composed of wil (will, desire) and helm (helmet, protection). Introduced to England by William the Conqueror in 1066.
When was William most popular?
The name William reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Burdine?
The surname Burdine originates from English. Burdine is a feminine name that is considered to be English in origin. It is also considered to be a surname. Burdine Maxwell, a character on Bratz Burdine Chong-Yu, a character on Spider-Man by Marvel Comics William Burdine Blake, Sr., an American music composer and newspaper publisher Greg Burdine (1959-2020), American politician Burdine, Kentucky, unincorporated community, United States Burdine Stadium, renamed to Miami Orange Bowl, the home stadium for the University of Miami Hurricanes football team, and named for Roddy Burdine.
What are the origins of the name William Burdine?
The name William Burdine combines two different traditions: the first name William has Germanic roots, while the surname Burdine originates from English.
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