FIRST NAME
Barrett
Barrett is the 706th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 19,992 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 852 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #706 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
12,435
living · #1,044
2020 CENSUS
19,992
living · #706
BABIES NAMED BARRETT BY BIRTH YEAR · 1886–2025
20252K
As a male name, Barrett peaked in 2025, when 2,138 babies were named Barrett (the #171 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #8,513 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
852
living · #8,513
BABIES NAMED BARRETT BY BIRTH YEAR · 1965–2025
202540
As a female name, Barrett peaked in 2025, when 40 babies were named Barrett (the #3725 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)