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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Barley enclosure or settlement
- Origin
- Old English (place name/surname)
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- BAR-tuhn
Barton is an Old English name that started out as a place name and surname, referring to a barley enclosure or settlement. If you're drawn to names with roots in the land and farming life of England, Barton carries that straightforward, grounded history. It's a name with a long paper trail in the U.S. Social Security data, stretching all the way back to 1880.
Meaning & Origin of Barton
Meaning: Barley enclosure or settlement.
Origin: Old English (place name/surname).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Barton
BAR-tuhnIPA /ˈbɑːrtən/
Popularity of Barton
Barton reached its high point in 1888, when it ranked #446 with 18 babies given the name that year. Since then it's faded from common use, and by 2024 it sat at #12522 with just 5 babies recorded.
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FAQ
What does the name Barton mean?
Barley enclosure or settlement. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Barton?
Barton is pronounced BAR-tuhn (IPA: /ˈbɑːrtən/).
Is Barton a popular name right now?
Barton peaked at #446 in 1888 and is ranked #12522 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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