Barton Boy

Popularity: #919 · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationBAR-tun / /ˈbɑːrtən/

English; Old English

Meaning

From the barley town; Barley settlement

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Barton is derived from Old English elements meaning 'barley' and 'town'. It has been used as a surname and a given name in England. The name is often associated with various places named Barton across the UK, indicating a geographical origin. It has been in use since the Middle Ages and has historical significance in English naming conventions.

Trend Summary

The name Barton has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a decline in usage over recent decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Bart
  • Barty

International Variants

  • Barton (English)

Famous people named Barton

Barton Fink was a fictional character in the Coen Brothers' film of the same name, known for being a troubled playwright.

Barton Gellman is an American journalist and author, recognized for his investigative reporting and coverage of national security.

Barton Hall is a notable American architect known for his contributions to modern architecture.

Barton K. Y. Wong is a prominent scientist in the field of molecular biology.

Fictional characters named Barton

Barton Fink is a character in the film 'Barton Fink', a playwright struggling with writer's block.

Barton the Brave is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his heroic antics.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Barton was first seen in the United States in 1880. Barton has ranked as high as #904 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Barton has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Barton (2019)

StateBirthsShare
TX 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18805
18817
188215
18838
18848
18858
188610
18878
188818
18898
18908
18918
189215
18938
18946
18967
189710
18985
190010
19027
19036
19049
19058
190614
19076
190810
19107
191113
191217
191333
191442
191546
191649
191761
191863
191943
192063
192174
192272
192370
192476
192574
192660
192765
192875
192963
193064
193171
193268
193376
193482
193570
193698
1937110
193897
1939120
1940115
1941132
1942135
1943145
1944116
1945110
1946125
1947171
1948154
1949168
1950177
1951158
1952150
1953154
1954161
1955188
1956176
1957147
1958230
1959242
1960245
1961208
1962214
1963218
1964189
1965174
1966171
1967138
1968165
1969156
1970147
1971126
1972123
1973105
197499
197588
197689
197789
197874
197976
198088
198180
198269
198367
198469
198575
198671
198753
198862
198957
199047
199132
199239
199323
199422
199515
199618
19978
199814
199917
200017
200113
200215
200315
20048
20059
200612
20077
20089
200912
20105
20118
20128
201312
20145
20155
201617
201710
201813
201912
20207
20216
20226
20245