Blackburn

Blackburn meaning and name origin

Blackburn \b-lackbu-rn, bl(a)-ck-burn\ as a boy's name is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Blackburn is "black brook". Place name. Used as a given name mostly in the 19th century. In Scotland, "burn" is the term for a little brook.

Blackburn has 2 variant forms: Blackburne and Blagburn.

Popularity of Blackburn

Blackburn is not a popular first name for men but a very popular surname or last name for all people (#730 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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