Barton
From Old English bere (“barley”) + Old English tūn (“enclosure”).
Every Barton since 1880 — 9,371 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Barton
Barton is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,018 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 9,371 American babies have been named Barton. Its peak came in 1960, when 245 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Barton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Barton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,018 |
| 2024 | 5 | #12,570 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #11,041 |
| 2021 | 6 | #10,955 |
| 2020 | 7 | #9,688 |
| 2019 | 12 | #6,826 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,388 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7,629 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,347 |
| 2015 | 5 | #12,291 |
| 2014 | 5 | #12,304 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,646 |
| 2012 | 8 | #8,960 |
| 2011 | 8 | #8,845 |
| 2010 | 5 | #12,449 |
| 2009 | 12 | #6,851 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,387 |
| 2007 | 7 | #9,881 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6,503 |
| 2005 | 9 | #7,693 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,212 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,061 |
| 2002 | 15 | #4,931 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,413 |
| 2000 | 17 | #4,412 |
| 1995 | 15 | #4,074 |
| 1990 | 47 | #1,704 |
| 1985 | 75 | #1,066 |
| 1980 | 88 | #957 |
| 1975 | 87 | #886 |
| 1970 | 147 | #679 |
| 1965 | 174 | #578 |
| 1960 | 245 | #509 |
| 1955 | 188 | #539 |
| 1950 | 177 | #502 |
| 1945 | 110 | #579 |
| 1940 | 115 | #550 |
| 1935 | 70 | #731 |
| 1930 | 64 | #810 |
| 1925 | 74 | #767 |
| 1920 | 63 | #853 |
| 1915 | 46 | #917 |
| 1910 | 7 | #1,324 |
| 1905 | 8 | #931 |
| 1900 | 10 | #841 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | 8 | #745 |
| 1885 | 8 | #704 |
| 1880 | 5 | #925 |
Famous people named Barton
- Barton MacLane Actor · 1902–1969
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Barton mean?
From Old English bere (“barley”) + Old English tūn (“enclosure”).
How popular is the name Barton in 2025?
Barton ranked #9,018 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Barton?
9,371 babies have been named Barton in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Barton most popular?
Barton peaked in 1960, when 245 newborns received the name.
Is Barton a boy or girl name?
Barton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Barton rising or falling?
Barton is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Barton?
Well-known people named Barton include Barton MacLane (actor).