Declining since 2020, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Barkot since 2014
Babies named Barkot per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11 | 30 |
| 2020s | 5 | 66 |
Meaning & origin
Barkot is an uncommon name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2016. It reached its peak rank of 8243rd in 2020, but its popularity has been declining since, with a rank of 8243rd again in 2025. The name is extremely rare, with only about 1 in every 189,786 male newborns receiving it in 2025. The name has not been associated with any top states, suggesting a very localized or sporadic use. Its Ethiopian origins give it a distinctive sound, but its meaning remains obscure, making it a choice driven more by cultural or personal significance than by established etymology.
The name Barkot likely originates from Ethiopia, possibly from the Tigrinya language or connected to the place Barkot in the Tigray region. Its use as a given name is very recent, first recorded in the United States in 2016. The meaning is not well attested; it may relate to a locality or carry a positive connotation in its source culture.
Sibling names for Barkot
Names that share Barkot's style, for a brother or sister.
