How Many People Are Named Barret?
Complete statistics for the name Barret: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Barret is a very rare male name, with only 1,299 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 254,009 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with nearly half (47%) of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 30All 1,359 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: 2019Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Barret Through the Generations
Barret has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2019 with 40 births. Today, the average age of someone named Barret is 30, with a significant portion of the population under 30, indicating its status as a newer-generation name. The age distribution shows 642 under-30, 675 aged 30-60, and 42 over 60, reflecting its relatively recent adoption.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
✨ Similar Names to Barret
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Barret's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Barret
How Many People Have the Name Barret?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 989 people in the United States currently share the name Barret. That works out to roughly 1 in every 335,136 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Barret a Common or Rare Name?
Barret is classified as Very Rare. 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 Barret Mean?
Barret means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Barret in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Barret Most Popular?
The name Barret reached peak popularity in 2019, with 40 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Barret?
Approximately 989 people named Barret live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 989. That works out to roughly 1 in 335,136 Americans.
Is Barret a rare name?
Barret is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 335,136 Americans has this name.
What does the name Barret mean?
Barret means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Barret more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Barret are male and 0% are female.
When was Barret most popular?
Barret peaked in 2019 with 40 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.