Barrett: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced BAR-it · 2 syllables
Spelling variant of Barrett
- Origin
- French
- Pronunciation
- BAR-it
- US rank (2025)
- #171
- US babies a year
- about 1,990 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Barrett?
Barrett was the #171 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,178 babies. It’s rising: up 114% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #171 |
| Canada | #408 |
| Australia | #913 |
How old are people named Barrett?
Half of US adults named Barrett are older than 39; most are between 19 and 69. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Barrett
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Questions about Barrett
How do you pronounce Barrett?
Barrett is pronounced BAR-it.
How popular is the name Barrett?
Barrett was the #171 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,178 babies. It’s rising: up 114% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Barrett?
Half of US adults named Barrett are older than 39. Most are between 19 and 69.