Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Barrett.
National Rank (2025)
#171
All-Time Peak Rank
#171 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
33,425
Unisex Distribution97.1% Boy / 2.9% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Barrett Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 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)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Barrett scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+87.2% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,138Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
114Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
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 SyllablesBar-rett
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with B, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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