Barrett
Meaning of Barrett
Barrett is a strong and classic male name with English origins. It's pronounced as BEHR-it (/ˈbɛrɪt/) or BAHR-it (/ˈbɑːrɪt/). A slight variation of the name is Barret. In recent years, Barrett has steadily gained popularity in the United States. Since 1986, it has consistently ranked within the top 700 names for boys, reaching its peak popularity in 2021 when it secured the 192nd spot. The data shows a clear trend of increasing usage over time, indicating that Barrett is becoming a more popular choice among parents looking for unique yet traditional names for their sons.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as BAHR-it (/ˈbɑːrɪt/)
American English
- Pronunced as BEHR-it (/ˈbɛrɪt/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
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Notable People Named Barrett
| Barrett Lancaster Brown is an American journalist, essayist, and activist known for founding Project PM, a group that analyzes leaks related to the military-industrial complex. |
| Barrett Foa is a multi-talented American performer known for his work in Broadway theatre and for his role as Eric Beale on NCIS: Los Angeles. |
| Barrett Strong Jr. was an influential American singer and songwriter, best known for his hit single "Money" and his collaborative songwriting work with producer Norman Whitfield for Motown. |
| Barrett Wilbert Weed is a well-known American actress and singer, recognized for her roles in Heathers: The Musical and Mean Girls on Broadway, as well as her voice work in Helluva Boss. |
| Barrett Jones - Barrett A. Jones is a former professional football player who played as a guard in the NFL after a successful college career with the Alabama Crimson Tide. |
| Barrett Baber is an American country musician known for his appearance on NBC's The Voice and his chart-topping songs. |
| Barrett Doss is an American actress and singer, recognized for her portrayal of Victoria Hughes in the ABC action drama series Station 19. |
| Barrett Willoughby, also known as Florance Barrett, was a popular novelist known for her romantic fiction and nonfiction set in Alaska during the 1920s to 1940s, with some of her works adapted into movies. |
