Barnett Boy

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationBAR-net / /ˈbɑːrnɛt/

English; Hebrew

Meaning

English: Son of Bernard; Hebrew: Son of the covenant

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Barnett is derived from the surname Bernard, which means 'brave as a bear'. It has been used as a given name primarily in English-speaking countries. The Hebrew meaning connects to the biblical concept of covenant, reflecting a significant cultural theme in Jewish tradition. Barnett has seen varying levels of popularity over the years.

Trend Summary

Barnett has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the early to mid-20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Barnet
  • Bernard

International Variants

  • Bernardo (Spanish)
  • Barnabé (French)

Famous people named Barnett

Barnett Newman was an influential American artist known for his contributions to abstract expressionism.

Barnett C. Cohen was a notable American businessman recognized for his work in the retail industry.

Barnett R. Brickner was a prominent American rabbi and civil rights activist.

Barnett Janner was a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament.

Fictional characters named Barnett

Barnett is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his quirky personality.

Barnett is a character in the video game 'Fallout 4', serving as a minor NPC in the game's storyline.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Barnett was first seen in the United States in 1880. Barnett has ranked as high as #874 nationally, which occurred in 1923, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Barnett has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Barnett (1952)

StateBirthsShare
NY 7
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18805
18945
18965
18976
18986
18999
19005
19036
19066
19075
19095
19109
19119
191217
191319
191435
191519
191632
191735
191822
191918
192029
192128
192229
192336
192411
192522
192621
192719
192814
192923
193014
193116
193223
193315
193412
193516
193617
193717
193818
193915
194024
194114
194227
194317
194429
194515
194624
194717
194824
194919
195021
195116
195221
195314
195419
195518
195619
195721
195813
195910
196019
196114
196214
196313
196414
196611
19677
196911
197011
19717
19736
19757
19767
19796
19808
19817
198213
19836
19845
19877
19895
19906
19915
20095
20135
20155