boy's name
Barnet
BAR-nit (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 221
Barnet is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1954 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1916, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1898.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Barnet Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 86 |
| 1920s | 26 |
| 1930s | 18 |
| 1940s | 56 |
| 1950s | 30 |
How Popular Is Barnet?
In 1954, Barnet was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Barnet
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Barnet Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Barnet over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Barnet
- English BAR-nit
Sibling Names for Barnet
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Barnet — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Barnet
How popular is the name Barnet?
In 1954, Barnet was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Barnet a girl's or a boy's name?
Barnet is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Barnet?
Barnet has 2 syllables.
When was Barnet most popular?
Barnet peaked in 1916, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.