Barnett
Pronunciation: [ b-ahrn-EHT ]
Barnett is a boy baby name. Ranked #26,216 in the US, popular nicknames include Bar, Bay, and Barie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Barnett first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 396 babies have been named Barnett in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Barnett is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #26,216 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,216
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Barnett is also used as a girl name, ranked #37371.
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About the Name Barnett
Barnett is a boy name .
Is Barnett a boy or girl name? Barnett is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #26,216 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #37,371. Barnett is more commonly used as a boy name.
Barnett is currently ranked #26,216 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Barnett include Bar, Bay, Barie, and Barnie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Barnett include Barnabas . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis