How old is someone named Barton?
The average Barton is 59 years old.
Half of all living Bartons are between 50 and 70.
When was Barton popular?
Parents have been choosing Barton less often since its peak in 1960; 8 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 70 | 0 |
| 1910s | 374 | 0 |
| 1920s | 692 | 0 |
| 1930s | 856 | 120 |
| 1940s | 1,371 | 590 |
| 1950s | 1,783 | 1,200 |
| 1960s | 1,878 | 1,500 |
| 1970s | 1,015 | 910 |
| 1980s | 691 | 650 |
| 1990s | 235 | 230 |
| 2000s | 117 | 120 |
| 2010s | 95 | under 100 |
| 2020s | 32 | under 100 |
How many Bartons are still alive?
About 5,400 Bartons are alive in the US today. That's 58% of the roughly 9,400 babies named Barton since 1880.
Roughly half of all Bartons ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Barton?
About two in five living Bartons are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Barton an old name?
Yes. Barton is older than 88 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Barton a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: over 99.9% of living Bartons are men.
Names the same age as Barton
NAME TWIN
Barton's name twin is Duane. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Duane's age curve is the closest match to Barton's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Barton
How old is the average Barton?
The average Barton in the US is 59 years old. The median is 62, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Barton?
About 5,400 Bartons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 9,400 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Barton most popular?
In 1960, when about 250 baby boys were named Barton.
Is Barton a Boomer name?
Partly. Baby Boomers are the largest group, about 43% of living Bartons, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this