Barrett Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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.
The name Barrett is most popular in Nebraska, USA 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, Barrett 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, 'Barrett' has shown interesting popularity patterns: 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. Discover how the name 'Barrett' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Barrett"
Pronunciation
/ˈbærɪt/
Origin
Germanic
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'.
Meaning
brave as a bear
Language Evolution
Berhard, Bernhard, Barret, Barrett
Historical Usage
Barrett gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 19th century, often associated with strength and bravery.
Variants & Derivatives
Barret, Barrette, Barry
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.
Famous People
Barrett Foa, Barrett Browning, Barrett Doss
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Barrett"
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 of "Barrett"
"Barrett" 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 of "Barrett" by Generation for 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 of "Barrett" by Generation for 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 of "Barrett"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Barrett" 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.