How Many People Are Named Barnett?

Complete statistics for the name Barnett: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Barnett
Uncommon
Old English

Barnett means 'keeper of the barn' and has a very rare presence in the US, with just 438 people bearing this name, making up 1 in 752,703 Americans. That's a pretty exclusive club, especially since most people named Barnett are over 60.

~91,163
Living in US
1 in 3,636
Americans
1923
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Keeper of the barn
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Dependable Responsible
8
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 8 are believed to be natural leaders, driven by ambition and a strong sense of responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,422
Worldwide Bearers
#150,582
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,638
🇲🇼 Malawi
465
🇿🇦 South Africa
74
🇬🇧 England
43
🇯🇲 Jamaica
34
🇨🇦 Canada
24
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
17
🇵🇭 Philippines
17
🇦🇺 Australia
11
🇿🇲 Zambia
8

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
438 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 87
15
Would be under 30 (1%)
135
Would be 30–60 (11%)
1,135
Would be over 60 (88%)

All 1,285 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1923

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
86
Modern Appeal
14
International
90

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Barnett Through the Generations

Barnett has been around for generations, peaking in popularity in 1923 with 36 births. Today, there are 438 people named Barnett living in the US, but the majority, 88%, are over 60 years old, giving the name a distinctly older feel. The name's stability suggests it's a classic, old-school choice that has maintained its charm through the decades.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 173
Georgia 5
Pennsylvania 5
Texas 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Barnett's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Barnett

How Many People Have the Name Barnett?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 91,163 people in the United States currently share the name Barnett. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,636 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.

Is Barnett a Common or Rare Name?

Barnett is classified as Uncommon. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Barnett Mean?

Barnett means "keeper of the barn" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Barnett in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Barnett Most Popular?

The name Barnett reached peak popularity in 1923, with 36 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Barnett?

Approximately 91,163 people named Barnett live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 91,163. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,636 Americans.

Is Barnett a rare name?

Barnett is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,636 Americans has this name.

What does the name Barnett mean?

Barnett means "keeper of the barn" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Barnett more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Barnett are male and 0% are female.

When was Barnett most popular?

Barnett peaked in 1923 with 36 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US91,163
All-Time Births91,163
1 in X1 in 3,636
RarityUncommon
GenderMale
Avg Age87
Peak Year1923
World Rank#150,582
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.