Barret
Pronunciation: [ b-AR-iht ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Barret first appeared in US Social Security records in 2002.
Over 5 babies have been named Barret in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Barret is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #53,814 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #53,814
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Barret
Barret is a girl name .
Is Barret a boy or girl name? Barret is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #53,814 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,460. Barret is more commonly used as a boy name.
Barret is currently ranked #53,814 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Barret include Bar, Barr, Barry, Barrie, Bay, Baie, and Barkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Barret include Barrett . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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