Barret
Barret is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bear strength or hard like a bear.
Origin and history
Barret is a masculine name of Germanic origin, traditionally derived from elements meaning bear-strength or bear-hard. It entered English usage via the Normans both as a surname and a given name. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare alternative to the more common spelling, Barrett.
Popularity in the United States
1,384 babies in the United States have been named Barret since 1880. It ranks #3332 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1780.
States where it is most popular
- TX (45.3 %)
- CA (41.9 %)
- LA (4.3 %)
- MO (4.3 %)
- OH (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 68 |
| 1970-1980 | 185 |
| 1980-1990 | 308 |
| 1990-2000 | 219 |
| 2000-2010 | 186 |
| 2010-2019 | 271 |
| 2020-2029 | 147 |
Nicknames
Bear, Barry
Fun facts
- Barret is a streamlined single-'t' variant of the surname-derived given name Barrett.
- The name was introduced to Britain by the Normans following the Conquest of 1066.