Barrett
- US rank
- #171
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #171 in 2025
2,138 babies were named Barrett in the US in 2025. It has climbed 22 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1965–2025
US births per million boys, 1886–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Barrett you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 799 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Barrett, 2,138 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Barrett would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBarrett first shows up in US birth records in 1886, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 139 years since.
- Best yearBarrett is at its all-time high right now: #171 in 2025.
- Then vs nowBarrett is 16× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 13,004 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 799.
- TrendBarrett has climbed 22 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #171. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedBarrett is most popular in Nebraska, where it ranks #29, followed by Montana (#52) and North Dakota (#70). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
About the name Barrett
Barrett is a boy name of English and German origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ett”. US birth records list Barrett for boys from 1886 to 2025, in 117 of those 140 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #171 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #171, with 2,138 babies.
Origin:English namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.3 | 781,250 girls |
| 1970s | 4.4 | 228,833 girls |
| 1980s | 6.3 | 159,744 girls |
| 1990s | 7.7 | 130,548 girls |
| 2000s | 12 | 81,699 girls |
| 2010s | 15 | 66,800 girls |
| 2020s | 19 | 53,428 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 25 | 40,241 boys |
| 1900s | 4.1 | 244,499 boys |
| 1910s | 11 | 91,743 boys |
| 1920s | 14 | 71,023 boys |
| 1930s | 20 | 50,710 boys |
| 1940s | 25 | 39,667 boys |
| 1950s | 28 | 35,486 boys |
| 1960s | 46 | 21,772 boys |
| 1970s | 86 | 11,609 boys |
| 1980s | 118 | 8,492 boys |
| 1990s | 82 | 12,130 boys |
| 2000s | 136 | 7,336 boys |
| 2010s | 619 | 1,615 boys |
| 2020s | 1,127 | 887 boys |
Other spellings of Barrett
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Barrett
What is the origin of the name Barrett?
Barrett has English, German roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Barrett a boy or girl name?
Barrett is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Barrett?
Barrett ranked #171 for US boys in 2025, given to 2,138 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#171).