Total births
221
Boys' name · since 1898
Barnet
Barnet has 221 recorded births since 1898 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1916 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 221
- total births
- 1898–1954
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Barnet is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 221 have been recorded since 1898.
Social Security Administration records show Barnet recorded 221 times among boys since 1898, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1898 to 1954.
- 221 total births
- 1898–1954 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
221 boys have been named Barnet since 1898, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1954.
- 221
- total births
- 1898–1954
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Barnet was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
15 babies were named Barnet in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Barnet's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Barnet splits its recorded history at 1935: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1898 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1916 peak of 15 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Barnet at a glance
Last recorded 1954Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1898
Barnet popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1898–1954
- Peak year (1916)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Barnet by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Barnet's strongest decade.
86 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Barnet births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
86 births
- 1920s 26
1920s
26 births
- 1930s 18
1930s
18 births
- 1940s
1940s
56 births
- 1950s 30
1950s
30 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 86 births (39% of all-time use).
Barnet by state
Where Barnet concentrates geographically, total births since 1898
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 57 | 25.8% |
| #2 | Massachusetts | | 5 | 2.3% |
New York share of Barnet's total US births 25.8%
Even split
57 of 221 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Barnet? ▼
Barnet has been given to 221 babies in the U.S. since 1898, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1954. 15 babies were born in 1916, its single highest year.
When was Barnet most popular? ▼
Barnet was most popular in the 1910s decade with 86 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Barnet most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Barnet are New York (57 births), Massachusetts (5 births).
How long has the name Barnet been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Barnet since 1898 -- 57 years through the most recent 1954 data.
What names are similar to Barnet? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Barry, Barrett, Bart, Barney, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Barnet's data
- Barnet's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (86 total births) through the 1950s (30) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Barnets (57 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Barnet
Nearby Names Like Barnet
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Barnet
Barry Boy
#1413 181,270 births
Barrett Boy
#187 33,425 births
Bart Boy
16,356 births
Barney Boy
#9895 16,090 births
Barton Boy
#12365 9,371 births
Compare Barnet side by side: Barnet vs Barry Barnet vs Barrett Barnet vs Bart
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1898–1954 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Barnet: Baby Name Since 1898 - 221 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/barnet. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Barnet draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.