Barre
Pronunciation: [ b-EHR-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Barre first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 37 babies have been named Barre in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Barre is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,835 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,835
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Barre
Barre is a boy name .
Barre is currently ranked #12,835 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Barre include Bar, Bay, Baie, and Barkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Barre include Barrett, Barron, Barry, Barret . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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