Barnett
Barnett is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Cleared land, or brave bear.
Origin and history
Barnett is an English surname transferred to a masculine given name. It originates from a place name meaning 'land cleared by burning' or as a variant of the Germanic name Bernard ('brave bear'). Historically used in the 19th and early 20th centuries in the U.S., it has become quite rare in modern times.
Popularity in the United States
1,279 babies in the United States have been named Barnett since 1880. It ranks #3425 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (92 %)
- GA (2.7 %)
- PA (2.7 %)
- TX (2.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 31 |
| 1900-1910 | 27 |
| 1910-1920 | 215 |
| 1920-1930 | 232 |
| 1930-1940 | 163 |
| 1940-1950 | 210 |
| 1950-1960 | 172 |
| 1960-1970 | 103 |
| 1970-1980 | 44 |
| 1980-1990 | 51 |
| 1990-2000 | 11 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 10 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Barnett
- Barnett Newman: Artist, Painter
- Barnett Slepian: Physician
Nicknames
Barney, Barn, Barne
Fun facts
- Barnett originally derived from medieval places named Barnet, from Old English 'bærnet' referring to land cleared by burning.
- The name enjoyed mild popularity in the United States around the turn of the 20th century before fading into rare usage.