Barrett

Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
32,236 Total Births
145 Years of Data
2020 Peak Popularity Year
2,030 Peak Births

Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Barrett originates from the Germanic roots meaning 'brave as a bear'. It has evolved through various forms including Berhard and Bernhard before arriving at its current form. The name reflects traits of strength and bravery, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 19th century and is currently viewed as a strong and timeless name.

Etymology & Cultural Background

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Pronunciation

/ˈbærɪt/

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Origin

Germanic

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Etymology

The name Barrett is derived from the Old Germanic name 'Berhard', meaning 'brave as a bear'. It combines the elements 'ber', which means 'bear', and 'hard', meaning 'brave' or 'strong'.

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Meaning

brave as a bear

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Language Evolution

Berhard, Bernhard, Barret, Barrett

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Historical Usage

Barrett gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 19th century, often associated with strength and bravery.

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Variants & Derivatives

Barret, Barrette, Barry

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Barrett is perceived as a strong and traditional name, often associated with resilience and leadership. It has a classic yet modern appeal.

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Famous People

Barrett Foa, Barrett Browning, Barrett Doss

📊 Trend Analysis

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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Declining
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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Key Insights

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 2,030 peak births in 2020

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 48 US states, with strongest presence in Nebraska

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 11 different American generations with varying popularity

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Historical Birth Statistics

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History

Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 2259th of 7545 209
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 1341st of 6773 470
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 963rd of 7552 1,139
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 722nd of 10718 2,050
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 707th of 16616 3,138
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 673rd of 24088 5,086
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 236th of 23106 19,181
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 7633rd of 19264 83
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 6648th of 27321 184
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 5523rd of 35406 362
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 4952nd of 30306 323

Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
62.87%
972nd/1546
57.65%
897th/1556
- 56.04%
867th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
41.58%
926th/2227
34.03%
827th/2430
43.18%
1232nd/2853
32.04%
889th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
27.55%
809th/2937
25.15%
876th/3483
19.67%
692nd/3518
19.51%
789th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
21.66%
798th/3685
22.06%
987th/4475
11.67%
606th/5194
12.63%
798th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
14.10%
646th/4582
26.74%
1381st/5164
7.84%
573rd/7313
10.28%
767th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
4.29%
171st/3984
9.29%
417th/4487
3.15%
215th/6822
4.56%
286th/6276

Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - 100.00%
7463rd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - 84.54%
5767th/6822
100.00%
6276th/6276

State-by-State Popularity

This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States

This name shows strongest popularity in Nebraska across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, usage has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2259th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1341st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 963rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 722nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 707th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 673rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 236th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7633rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6648th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5523rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4952nd out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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