How Many People Are Named Barton?

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

Barton
Uncommon
Old English

Barton means 'farmstead' and has a very rare presence in the US, with only 1 in 58,865 Americans bearing this name. That's just 5,606 people today, making it quite unique. The majority of people named Barton are over 60, reflecting its status as an old-school classic.

~64,761
Living in US
1 in 5,118
Americans
1960
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Farmstead
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Reliable Traditional
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,606
Worldwide Bearers
#49,077
Global Rank
🇨🇳 China
65
🇿🇦 South Africa
64
🇯🇲 Jamaica
50
🇵🇭 Philippines
49
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
33
🇵🇪 Peru
19
🇳🇿 New Zealand
15
🇷🇺 Russia
10
🇮🇳 India
10
🇹🇭 Thailand
10

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
5,606 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 71
275
Would be under 30 (3%)
2,533
Would be 30–60 (27%)
6,556
Would be over 60 (70%)

All 9,364 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: 1960

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
72
Modern Appeal
28
International
5

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

📜 Barton Through the Generations

Barton reached its peak popularity in 1960 when 245 babies were given this name. Since then, it's remained stable, with most of the current 5,606 living bearers being over 60 years old. This trend highlights how Barton is deeply rooted in older generations, with fewer younger individuals adopting the name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 769
New York 633
Pennsylvania 543
Texas 506
Illinois 363
Ohio 346
Michigan 224
Indiana 127
Tennessee 103
Missouri 96

⭐ Famous People Named Barton

Barton is a masculine given name, sometimes shortened to Bart or Barty, which may refer to:…

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✨ Similar Names to Barton

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Barton's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Barton

How Many People Have the Name Barton?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 64,761 people in the United States currently share the name Barton. That works out to roughly 1 in every 5,118 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.

Is Barton a Common or Rare Name?

Barton 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 Barton Mean?

Barton means "farmstead" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Barton Most Popular?

The name Barton reached peak popularity in 1960, with 245 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 Barton?

Approximately 64,761 people named Barton live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 64,761. That works out to roughly 1 in 5,118 Americans.

Is Barton a rare name?

Barton is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 5,118 Americans has this name.

What does the name Barton mean?

Barton means "farmstead" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Barton more male or female?

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

When was Barton most popular?

Barton peaked in 1960 with 245 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 US64,761
All-Time Births64,761
1 in X1 in 5,118
RarityUncommon
GenderMale
Avg Age71
Peak Year1960
World Rank#49,077
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.