Barton is an English surname and given name of Anglo-Saxon origin. It is derived from the Old English words "beor" or "bart," which mean "bee," and "tun," which means "enclosure" or "settlement." Therefore, Barton translates to "homestead where bees are kept" or "settlement by the beehives."
The name Barton was originally a nickname or occupational surname given to someone who worked with bees or kept them for honey production. In some cases, it may have also referred to someone who lived in a settlement known for its beekeeping activities.
The earliest records of the name Barton date back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Bartune." Over time, the name has evolved and taken on various spellings such as Bartram, Bartrum, Bartholomew, and Bartelot.
Today, Barton remains a popular given name and surname in English-speaking countries. While its original meaning is linked to beekeeping, those who bear this name may not necessarily have any connection to this occupation or history. Nevertheless, the name Barton carries a rich historical significance that reflects its Anglo-Saxon origins and early medieval context.
The given statistics provide an interesting overview of the number of babies named Barton born annually in the United States from 1880 to 2022.
From 1880 to 1946, the number of births with the name Barton fluctuated between a low of 5 (in 1880 and 1902) and a high of 171 in 1947. During this period, there were significant increases in the number of births in the early 1900s, particularly between 1913 and 1925, with the peak being 98 births in 1936.
The trend continued to rise from 1947 to 1958, reaching an all-time high of 244 births in 1959. This decade saw a significant increase in popularity for the name Barton. However, from 1960 onwards, there was a steady decline in the number of babies named Barton.
Between 1960 and 2022, the number of births with the name Barton dropped significantly, reaching as low as 5 births per year in several years between 1987 and 2014. In recent years, there has been a slight increase, with 17 births recorded in 2016 and 7 births each in 2020 and 2021.
Over the entire period from 1880 to 2022, there were a total of 9358 babies named Barton born in the United States. These statistics highlight the changing popularity of the name Barton over time, with significant peaks and valleys throughout history.