Barrett was the 184th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,138 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 87% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #179 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #184 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,138 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,550 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +87% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #179 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing through recent years, Barrett keeps gaining ground. The 2020s mark its best showing yet and growth looks likely to continue.
What goes with it
Sharp and sturdy to the ear with strength in every beat. Beckett and Briggs share the style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Barrett is about 1 in 65.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, German.
Famous people named Barrett
- Barrett Foa (born 1977)American actor
- Barrett Strong (1941–2023)American singer and songwriter
- Barrett Martin (born 1967)American drummer
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