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The baby name Barton is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbɑːrtən/ (US), /ˈbɑːtən/ (UK); respelling: BAR-tən.

Barton is English in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /ˈbɑːrtən/ (US), /ˈbɑːtən/ (UK); respelling: BAR-tən

What is the meaning of the name Barton ?

The baby name Barton is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbɑːrtən/ (US), /ˈbɑːtən/ (UK); respelling: BAR-tən.

Barton is English in Origin.

Barton is an English surname-turned-given name derived from Old English bere “barley” + tūn “enclosure, homestead.” In Middle English, barton denoted a manor farm or grange - an outlying farmyard where grain was stored - hence the meaning “barley settlement” or “manor farm.” The element appears in numerous English place names, especially in the West Country, and the surname identified someone who lived at or worked on such a farm.

As a first name, Barton gained currency in Britain and the United States in the 19th century, following the fashion for surnames as given names, and saw modest use through the mid-20th century. Notable bearers include English actor Barton Booth, American minister Barton W. Stone, and film actor Barton MacLane. Common short form is Bart; variant spellings are rare, and feminine forms uncommon. Distinct in origin from biblical Bartholomew, though sharing the nickname Bart.

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Barton – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
TW Boys 0 #255 2 7,111
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
CN Boys 0 #308 12 9,639
PL Boys 0 #336 5 6,459
HK 0 #354 4 8,483
PH Boys 0 #407 2 11,440
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
CR Boys 0 #507 4 10,188
HK Boys 0 #509 19 12,905
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
SG Boys 0 #737 3 17,960
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
PE Boys 0 #869 10 14,506
United States Boys 2024 #888 5 7,044
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
NG Boys 0 #997 5 16,906
MX Boys 0 #1,031 3 16,355
ZA Boys 0 #1,153 26 25,619
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,686 6 28,008

Barton is popular in 35 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Barton

Barton is predominantly a boy's name.
Barton is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈbɑːrtən/ (US), /ˈbɑːtən/ (UK); respelling: BAR-tən.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Bart (nickname) and Barty (nickname).
Somewhat — Barton ranked #888 in United States in 2024, placing it just outside the most common names.
Barton's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #887 in 2014 to #888 in 2024 in United States.