Barrett
Every Barrett since 1886 — 34,417 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Barrett
Barrett is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #171 in 2025 with 2,138 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1886, 34,417 American babies have been named Barrett. Its peak came in 2025, when 2,178 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Barrett stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Barrett year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | #3,725 | 2,138 | #171 |
| 2024 | 28 | #4,786 | 1,989 | #187 |
| 2023 | 30 | #4,579 | 1,787 | #206 |
| 2022 | 29 | #4,688 | 1,789 | #208 |
| 2021 | 35 | #4,107 | 1,962 | #193 |
| 2020 | 20 | #5,889 | 2,010 | #193 |
| 2019 | 31 | #4,456 | 1,863 | #209 |
| 2018 | 36 | #4,014 | 1,808 | #213 |
| 2017 | 32 | #4,408 | 1,612 | #234 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,306 | 1,389 | #261 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5,313 | 1,142 | #313 |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,022 | 959 | #346 |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,289 | 878 | #359 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,636 | 804 | #376 |
| 2011 | 26 | #5,234 | 626 | #436 |
| 2010 | 35 | #4,207 | 468 | #541 |
| 2009 | 33 | #4,497 | 464 | #571 |
| 2008 | 29 | #5,029 | 408 | #610 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,355 | 362 | #662 |
| 2006 | 22 | #5,945 | 273 | #765 |
| 2005 | 21 | #5,832 | 286 | #713 |
| 2004 | 22 | #5,591 | 233 | #778 |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,349 | 205 | #845 |
| 2002 | 28 | #4,395 | 173 | #924 |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,365 | 178 | #883 |
| 2000 | 15 | #6,848 | 151 | #984 |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,691 | 157 | #863 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,316 | 213 | #698 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,014 | 233 | #575 |
| 1980 | 5 | #10,534 | 187 | #636 |
| 1975 | 11 | #5,187 | 152 | #669 |
| 1970 | — | — | 96 | #825 |
| 1965 | 5 | #6,609 | 75 | #847 |
| 1960 | — | — | 75 | #876 |
| 1955 | — | — | 68 | #899 |
| 1950 | — | — | 39 | #1,141 |
| 1945 | — | — | 39 | #1,017 |
| 1940 | — | — | 37 | #1,069 |
| 1935 | — | — | 24 | #1,392 |
| 1930 | — | — | 13 | #2,190 |
| 1925 | — | — | 18 | #1,877 |
| 1920 | — | — | 18 | #1,893 |
| 1915 | — | — | 14 | #1,980 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Barrett
- Barrett Strong Singer · b. 1941
- Barrett Foa Actor · b. 1977
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Barrett in 2025?
Barrett ranked #171 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 2,138 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Barrett?
34,417 babies have been named Barrett in the United States since 1886, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Barrett most popular?
Barrett peaked in 2025, when 2,178 newborns received the name.
Is Barrett a boy or girl name?
Barrett is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Barrett rising or falling?
Barrett is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Barrett?
Well-known people named Barrett include Barrett Strong (singer), Barrett Foa (actor).