Boy name
Barrett
As of 2025, Barrett ranks #171 among American boys' names, according to Social Security records. 2,138 boys received the name that year. It has climbed from #193 to #171 over the past five years. The name has never been bigger: its all-time peak in a record going back to 1886 is happening right now. Geographically, it's strongest in Nebraska, where it ranks #29 among boy names.
Rankings
2025 rank
#171
among boy names
Trend
Rising
last 5 years
All-time peak
#171
in 2025 (2020s)
Babies in 2025
2,138
boys named Barrett
Barrett popularity, 1880–2025
Where Barrett is most popular
Share of boys born in 2025:lowhighno data (< 5 births)
Strongest states: Nebraska (#29), Montana (#52), North Dakota (#70)
Uniqueness score
26/ 100Very common
everywhereone of a kind
A familiar pick that most people will recognize instantly. Based on how many babies per birth were named Barrett in the most recent year of SSA data.
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