Name meaning & stats
Barnett
Barnett. 606 US babies since 1940, peak 1944. Notable Barnetts are 1.4× over-represented as professors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1944
606 US babies were named Barnett between 1940 and 2025.
Where Barnetts end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | 1.4× | Low · 3 people |
| Basketball player | 1.3× | Low · 2 people |
| Actor | 1.1× | Low · 1 people |
| Doctor | 1.2× | Low · 1 people |
Among notable men who are professors, Barnetts show up 1.4× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1944)