Barret Boy

Popularity: #901 · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationBAIR-it / /ˈbærɪt/

English; French

Meaning

English: brave as a bear; French: a variant of the surname Barret

Historical & Cultural Background

Barret is derived from the Old French surname 'Barret', which means 'bear strength'. It has been used as a given name since the 19th century. The name reflects qualities of bravery and strength, often associated with the bear in various cultures.

Trend Summary

Barret has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States in recent years.

Similar Names

BarrettBrockBraydenBeckettBlaineBlaiseBrentBodhi

Variants

  • Barrett
  • Baret

International Variants

  • Barret (French)
  • Barrett (English)

Famous people named Barret

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Fictional characters named Barret

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Sibling Suggestions

BennettGarrettEmmettHarrietJuliet

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Barret was first seen in the United States in 1960. Barret has ranked as high as #1332 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Louisiana, and Missouri. In the past 5 years the name Barret has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Barret (2019)

StateBirthsShare
TX 10
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19606
19615
19627
19638
19645
196511
19666
19677
19685
19698
19708
197116
197216
197316
197416
197530
197628
197718
197814
197923
198023
198136
198239
198339
198426
198530
198634
198730
198826
198925
199032
199115
199222
199323
199421
199519
199624
199726
199816
199921
200015
200113
200215
200319
200419
200515
200620
200722
200828
200920
201014
201118
201219
201336
201423
201531
201628
201734
201828
201940
202024
202121
202228
202321
202423