boy name
Barrett
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#171 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Barrett in the US, 1880–2025
Barrett first appears in US records in 1886. It peaked in 2025, when 2,138 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,138.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Barrett popular?
Near its peak Barrett is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 11,675 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11,549 | |
| 2000s | 2,733 | |
| 1990s | 1,609 | |
| 1980s | 2,168 | |
| 1970s | 1,412 | |
| 1960s | 877 | |
| 1950s | 574 | |
| 1940s | 365 | |
| 1930s | 209 | |
| 1920s | 155 | |
| 1910s | 82 | |
| 1900s | 6 | |
| 1880s | 11 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barrett a boy or a girl name?
Barrett is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Barrett a popular name right now?
Barrett is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Barrett?
In 2025, Barrett ranked #171 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Barrett most popular?
Barrett was most popular in 2025, when about 2,138 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.