Bearett
An English name derived from a combination of "bear" and a diminutive suffix.
Name Census estimates that about 298 living Americans carry the first name Bearett. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Bearett today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bearett births was 2021 (40 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bearett. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
298
~ 1 in 1,150,182 Americans
Peak year
2021
40 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,324
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Bearett: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Bearett from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 155 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bearett by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Bearett during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Bearetts live
Origin
Meaning and history of Bearett
The name Bearett has its origins in the ancient Germanic languages, tracing back to around the 5th century AD. It is believed to be derived from the Proto-Germanic word "beran," meaning "to bear" or "to carry," combined with the diminutive suffix "-ett." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who carried or bore a significant responsibility or burden.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bearett can be found in the "Codex Aureus," an illuminated manuscript from the 9th century AD. This text, which contains a collection of religious writings, mentions a monk named Bearett who was renowned for his calligraphic skills and his dedication to preserving ancient texts.
In the 11th century, a notable figure named Bearett the Brave is mentioned in the "Gesta Danorum," a work of Danish history written by the chronicler Saxo Grammaticus. According to the text, Bearett was a valiant warrior who fought alongside King Canute the Great during the Viking invasions of England.
During the Renaissance period, a Flemish artist named Bearett van Dyck (1532-1604) gained recognition for his intricate tapestry designs and his contributions to the development of Flemish weaving techniques. His works were highly sought after by nobility and aristocracy throughout Europe.
In the realm of literature, a character named Bearett appears in the epic poem "Paradise Lost" by John Milton (1608-1674). Although a minor figure, Bearett is described as a loyal and steadfast servant who assists the protagonist in their journey through the underworld.
Another notable figure bearing the name Bearett was a French explorer and cartographer named Bearett Delambre (1721-1795). He is renowned for his meticulous mapping of the French coastline and his contributions to the development of geodetic surveying techniques, which greatly improved the accuracy of mapmaking in his era.
People
Bearett + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Bearett as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Bearett: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bearett?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 298 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bearett going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,150,182 US residents.
Is Bearett a common name?
We classify Bearett as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 300 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bearett most popular?
The single biggest year for Bearett was 2021, when 40 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bearett is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Bearett a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Bearett in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.