Baby Name Popularity Profile

Barrett

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Barrett.

✦ Bear strength 🌍 English, German traditional nature
National Rank (2025) #171
All-Time Peak Rank #171 Achieved 2025
Total U.S. Births 33,425 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 97.8% Boy / 2.2% Girl Overwhelmingly Male
First Recorded 1886 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2020s 2,138 births in 2025
💡 The Barrett Vibe: Considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Bear strength
Language Origin English, German
Origin Type multiple
Derived from an Old German personal name composed of elements *bero* (bear) and *wald* (power, rule). It was introduced to England by the Normans.
Common Nicknames
Barry
Alternative Spellings
Barratt
Pronunciation: BAIR-it
Themes & Categories
traditional nature
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Barrett

According to SSA data, Barrett achieved its highest historical rank of #171 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 2,138 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 87.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 114 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Barrett across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Stable
10-Year Shift +87.2% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 2,138 births in 2025
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 15 yrs
Registry Streak 114 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 11
1890s: 0
1900s: 6
1910s: 82
1920s: 155
1930s: 209
1940s: 365
1950s: 574
1960s: 877
1970s: 1,412
1980s: 2,168
1990s: 1,609
2000s: 2,733
2010s: 11,549
2020s: 11,675

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Bar-rett
Letter Count 7 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 54.1% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with B, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Nebraska
Top States Nebraska, Alaska, Idaho, Wyoming, Tennessee
States with Data 49
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Nebraska #29 694 2018 +15.6% Growth
Alaska #113 89 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho #97 247 2020 7.4% Decline
Wyoming Unranked 84 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #72 1,225 2025 +39.3% Growth
Colorado #161 671 2020 32.3% Decline
Arkansas #84 593 2021 15.9% Decline
Oklahoma #71 715 2025 +40.0% Growth
Montana #52 156 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #186 3,518 2025 +9.8% Growth
Alabama #80 845 2019 +32.6% Growth
Georgia #131 1,281 2025 +9.8% Growth
Kansas #152 480 2020 47.9% Decline
Missouri #81 1,011 2017 +10.0% Growth
Arizona #184 549 2022 +9.3% Growth
Washington #147 725 2024 +30.2% Growth
Nevada #173 146 2025 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota #71 145 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #140 342 2025 +15.6% Growth
South Dakota #95 136 2024 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #145 1,121 2025 +31.3% Growth
Iowa #83 506 2022 4.5% Decline
Oregon #191 343 2020 38.9% Decline
Louisiana #163 645 2025 +19.2% Growth
Kentucky #113 598 2024 +14.0% Growth
Virginia #142 770 2025 +16.7% Growth
Minnesota #132 617 2021 +8.9% Growth
Florida #260 1,121 2025 +17.6% Growth
South Carolina #144 472 2023 +30.0% Growth
Indiana #153 745 2021 3.6% Decline
Ohio #115 1,334 2020 10.1% Decline
Mississippi #152 330 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #125 516 2025 +36.1% Growth
Maine #102 103 2025 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia #80 216 2020 14.8% Decline
California #360 2,124 2020 20.0% Decline
Michigan #148 771 2024 +7.8% Growth
Illinois #192 965 2020 9.0% Decline
Pennsylvania #196 890 2024 +12.3% Growth
Maryland #227 241 2024 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire #238 45 2023 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico #367 50 2017 Insufficient historical volume
New York #603 611 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #383 194 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #282 78 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Vermont #103 10 2020 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #663 70 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware #206 5 2025 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 8 2019 Insufficient historical volume

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