Barrett Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Barrett is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Barrett?
Barrett is spelled B-A-R-R-E-T-T. The name has 7 letters.
Barrett at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Barrett is commonly associated with meanings related to “bear strength” or “bear-like strength,” derived from elements meaning “bear” and…
- Origin
- Barrett may derive from Old English or Old Germanic roots associated with bear strength or courage.
- Pronunciation
- BAIR-it · 2 syllables
Barrett Popularity in 2025
Rank#3,712
Recorded Births40
Rank#171
Recorded Births2,138
- Girls usage rose 1,060 places to #3,712 and recorded 12 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 16 places to #171 and recorded 149 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Barrett Mean?
Barrett is commonly associated with meanings related to “bear strength” or “bear-like strength,” derived from elements meaning “bear” and “strength” or “courage” in Old English or Old Germanic.
Origin: Barrett may derive from Old English or Old Germanic roots associated with bear strength or courage.
How Do You Pronounce Barrett?
PronunciationBAIR-it
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Barrett?
- History
- Barrett has been historically used as a surname and later adopted as a given name in English-speaking regions.
Barrett Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 40 | #3,712 |
| 2025 | Boys | 2,138 | #171 |
| 2024 | Girls | 28 | #4,772 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,989 | #187 |
| 2023 | Girls | 30 | #4,565 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,787 | #206 |
| 2022 | Girls | 29 | #4,671 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,789 | #208 |
| 2021 | Girls | 35 | #4,090 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,962 | #193 |
| 2020 | Girls | 20 | #5,850 |
| 2020 | Boys | 2,010 | #193 |
| 2019 | Girls | 31 | #4,437 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,863 | #209 |
| 2018 | Girls | 36 | #4,001 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,808 | #213 |
| 2017 | Girls | 32 | #4,384 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,612 | #234 |
| 2016 | Girls | 16 | #7,230 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,389 | #261 |
| 2015 | Girls | 25 | #5,288 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,142 | #313 |
| 2014 | Girls | 21 | #5,993 |
| 2014 | Boys | 959 | #346 |
When Was Barrett Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
2,138 recorded births
National rank #171
2020 · Boys
2,010 recorded births
National rank #193
2024 · Boys
1,989 recorded births
National rank #187
2021 · Boys
1,962 recorded births
National rank #193
Where Barrett Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NE | #29 | 52 |
| MT | #52 | 19 |
| OK | #70 | 56 |
| ND | #70 | 15 |
| TN | #72 | 117 |
| MO | #80 | 77 |
| AL | #80 | 61 |
| WV | #80 | 23 |