Barrett
Barrett is a boy name that ranked #186 in the US in 2024. SSA records show it has appeared in official baby name data since 1886. Its best recorded rank was #186 in 2024.
Latest rank
#186
Peak rank
#186
Reached in 2024
Total recorded usage
24,565
Available where official count data exists
First recorded year
1886
What To Know About Barrett
With English origins, Barrett offers a straightforward sound that works well in everyday use. Its position in recent US rankings suggests broad familiarity among parents looking at boy names.
Barrett is still an actively ranked US name in 2024. It is visible enough to feel recognizable, but not so common that it blends into every classroom list.
SSA data shows Barrett appearing in official records as far back as 1886, which gives parents a concrete sense of how long the name has been in use.
Barrett is currently at its best recorded US rank, which suggests it is at or near peak visibility right now.
Popularity Trend
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Page Notes
Pronunciation: BARRETT
Origin: English
Editorial status: published
Confidence: medium
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Sources
- US Social Security Administration baby names · https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/Popularity rankings, usage history, and trend data are derived from SSA datasets.
- Behind the Name · https://www.behindthename.com/Used to cross-reference origin and pronunciation guidance.