NAME PROFILE
Barton
Barton is an Old English name meaning 'barley town.' It evokes a sense of community and agricultural heritage, representing a place where growth and nourishment are central. The name carries a strong, earthy quality, often associated with stability and reliability.
Key Stats
| Total births | 9,371 |
| Gender | Male (49% / 51%) |
| Peak year | 1959 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1915 |
| Most recent | 2019 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 23%PA — 21%CA — 21%NY — 19%OH — 16%
Notable People
Barton Fink (Character, *Barton Fink*) · Barton Gellman (Journalist, known for his work on NSA leaks) · Barton Hall (Notable building at Cornell University) · Barton J. Bandy (American politician) · Barton W. Stone (Christian minister, co-founder of the Restoration Movement)
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