Barrett
Peaked at #186 nationally in 2024, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1886, Barrett has been recorded 3% of the time for girls and 97% of the time for boys.
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Barrett — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#4014
in 2018
Current rank
#4774
in 2024
Years tracked
54
1965–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1965, Barrett reached its peak popularity for girls in 2018, ranking #4014 nationally with 36 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #6020 (2014) to #4774 (2024) — a 21% improvement.
As of 2024, Barrett ranks #4774 nationally for girls, with 28 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4,774 | 28 |
| 2023 | #4,576 | 30 |
| 2022 | #4,686 | 29 |
| 2021 | #4,106 | 35 |
| 2020 | #5,884 | 20 |
| 2019 | #4,456 | 31 |
| 2018 | #4,014 | 36 |
| 2017 | #4,407 | 32 |
Barrett — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#186
in 2024
Current rank
#186
in 2024
Years tracked
116
1886–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1886, Barrett reached its peak popularity for boys in 2024, ranking #186 nationally with 1,984 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #346 (2014) to #186 (2024) — a 46% improvement.
As of 2024, Barrett ranks #186 nationally for boys, with 1,984 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #186 | 1,984 |
| 2023 | #206 | 1,786 |
| 2022 | #208 | 1,788 |
| 2021 | #193 | 1,962 |
| 2020 | #192 | 2,010 |
| 2019 | #209 | 1,863 |
| 2018 | #213 | 1,808 |
| 2017 | #234 | 1,612 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Barrett most popular?
Barrett was most popular in 2024, when it ranked #186 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Barrett becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Barrett?
At least 32,236 babies have been recorded with the name Barrett in the US since 1886, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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