Barton
Pronunciation: [ b-AHRT-uhn ]
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Barton first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 5,839 babies have been named Barton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Barton is past its peak , currently ranked #26,189 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,189
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Barton
Barton is a boy name .
Barton is currently ranked #26,189 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Barton include Bar, Bart, Barty, Bartie, Bay, Baie, and Barkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Barton include Bartholomew . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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