Barrett
1 country#171 in United States, 2025Popularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States
Barrett’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
34,417 births recorded 1886–2025 · currently #171 · peaked in 2025 with 2,178 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Ohio, Georgia, Tennessee
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Barrett’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #765 | — |
| 2007 | #662 | ↑103 |
| 2008 | #610 | ↑52 |
| 2009 | #571 | ↑39 |
| 2010 | #541 | ↑30 |
| 2011 | #436 | ↑105 |
| 2012 | #376 | ↑60 |
| 2013 | #359 | ↑17 |
| 2014 | #346 | ↑13 |
| 2015 | #313 | ↑33 |
| 2016 | #261 | ↑52 |
| 2017 | #234 | ↑27 |
| 2018 | #213 | ↑21 |
| 2019 | #209 | ↑4 |
| 2020 | #193 | ↑16 |
| 2021 | #193 | — |
| 2022 | #208 | ↓15 |
| 2023 | #206 | ↑2 |
| 2024 | #187 | ↑19 |
| 2025 | #171 | ↑16 |
Frequently asked questions about Barrett
Is Barrett a popular name?
Yes — Barrett currently ranks #171 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Barrett more common for boys or girls?
Barrett is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Barrett most popular?
Barrett peaked in 2025 in United States, with 2,178 recorded births that year.
Is Barrett rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Barrett’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #959 in 1886 to #171 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Barrett?
At least 34,417 babies have been recorded with the name Barrett across official birth statistics in 1 country.
What names are similar in popularity to Barrett?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Barrett include Jett, Matias, Braxton, Jesus.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Barrett in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.