Declining since 2021.
Popularity of Barett since 1978
Babies named Barett per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 38 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 71 |
| 2020s | 32 |
Meaning & origin
Barett is a modern spelling variant of the surname Barrett, first recorded in official U.S. data in 1978. Though it has never cracked the top 1,000 names, it reached its highest recorded usage in 2021 before beginning a decline. The name remains rare, with no reported top-state concentration. It appeals to parents drawn to strong, surname-style names with a distinct but familiar sound.
Barett is likely a variant spelling of the surname Barrett, which entered English from Norman French. The Barrett name itself may derive from the Old German 'ber' (bear) combined with 'hard' (brave, hardy), or from an Old English root 'beorg' (hill). The spelling 'Barett' is a modern simplification, first recorded in U.S. data in 1978.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Barry, Bear
Variants: Barrett, Baret
Sibling names for Barett
Names that share Barett's style, for a brother or sister.
