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Barton

♂ Boy

Pronounced BAR-tun /ˈbɑːr.tən/High

Meaning: Barton is an English surname and place name from Old English elements meaning 'barley farm' or 'grain enclosure'. Carried into given-name use, it reads as a sturdy, traditional surname-name.Low

In 30 seconds: A sturdy surname-name: Barton means 'barley farm' in Old English (said 'BAR-tun'). Solid and traditional.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningBarton is an English surname and place name from Old English elements meaning 'barley farm' or 'grain enclosure'. Carried into given-name use, it reads as a sturdy, traditional surname-name.
U.S. rank (2024)#12522 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1960
Total births (all-time)≈ 9,364

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196018802024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Barton is an English surname and place name from Old English, meaning 'barley farm' or 'grain enclosure'. As a given name it reads as solid and traditional. A dependable -ton surname pick (said 'BAR-tun').

As a first name it appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and sturdy.

Did you know? Barton comes from Old English elements for 'barley farm' or 'grain enclosure' — a sturdy English surname and place name carried into first-name use (said 'BAR-tun').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Barton — English surname/place name; 'barley farm'

Variations

Bartton

Nicknames

BartBarty

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Barton mean?

Barton is an English surname and place name from Old English for 'barley farm' or 'grain enclosure'.

How do you pronounce Barton?

It's said BAR-tun /ˈbɑːr.tən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Barton a boy or girl name?

Barton is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Barton?

Barton is a rare first name for boys in the U.S.

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