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Origin & history of Barton1
English roots
Barton comes from an English place name and surname, from the Old English bere (barley) and tun (enclosure, settlement) — meaning barley farm or barley settlement. The name shifted from surname to given name in the United States in the twentieth century, peaking in 1960. It evokes traditional English agricultural heritage and was made famous by figures like Barton Fink (the Coen brothers film) and clergyman Barton W. Stone. The name has a sturdy, traditional masculine character.
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Root name
The root form of Barton is
Barton (place name) — meaning Barley settlement, barley farm.
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Modern usage
Barton remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Barton?
1960
peak year
Barton has been in U.S. records since the very beginning, in 1880. The name climbed in popularity through the 1960s, reaching its peak of #509 nationally in 1960 with 245 babies that year. Barton's usage has fallen in recent decades. Today, Barton is a rare name in U.S. records with about 9 babies named Barton each year. In all, around 9,364 babies have been registered as Barton since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
245
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #509)
(ranked #509)
9
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
90
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
9,364
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Barton7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.
🔍Deeply curious
📚Knowledgeable
🌙Introspective
🦋Independent
B2
A1
R9
T2
O6
N5
Sum: 25 → Life path 7
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Personality of Barton🔍
Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
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Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
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Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
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Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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