UK boy's name
Barkot
A Hebrew name implying a blessing from God.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Barkot is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Barkot popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2019 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Barkot. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Barkot ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 3 boys were registered as Barkot.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Barkot as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2019
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Barkot mean?
The name Barkot has its origins in the ancient Sumerian civilization, one of the earliest known civilizations in Mesopotamia, located in the region that is now modern-day Iraq. The name is believed to have originated around 3500 BCE and is derived from the Sumerian words "bar," meaning "son," and "kot," meaning "strong" or "mighty."
In the early Sumerian cuneiform tablets, the name Barkot is mentioned in several historical records, including lists of names of prominent citizens and records of trade transactions. The name was particularly popular among the ruling class and was often given to sons born into noble families, symbolizing strength and power.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Barkot was a high-ranking official who served under the renowned Sumerian ruler Shulgi, who ruled around 2094-2047 BCE. This particular Barkot was responsible for overseeing the construction of several important temples and played a significant role in the administration of the Sumerian city-state of Ur.
During the later Babylonian period, around 1800 BCE, a man named Barkot is mentioned in the famous epic poem "The Epic of Gilgamesh" as a wise and respected elder who provided counsel to the legendary hero Gilgamesh.
In the 7th century BCE, a prominent Assyrian scholar and scribe named Barkot was responsible for compiling and preserving many ancient Mesopotamian texts, including religious scriptures, historical chronicles, and scientific treatises.
Another notable figure bearing the name Barkot was a renowned Persian architect who lived during the Achaemenid Empire, around 550-330 BCE. He is credited with designing and overseeing the construction of several magnificent palace complexes, including the iconic Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire.
Throughout the centuries, the name Barkot has maintained its connection to strength, power, and wisdom, appearing in various historical records and texts across different cultures and civilizations that have their roots in the ancient Mesopotamian region.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Barkot over time
The chart below shows babies named Barkot registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2019 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Barkot, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Barkot by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Barkot was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4954 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4702 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Barkot
- Benjamin 90,412
- Ben 36,356
- Bradley 30,230
- Brandon 26,411
- Billy 18,608
- Bobby 16,904
- Blake 16,337
- Bailey 16,014
- Brody 7,230
- Beau 6,722
- Barnaby 5,284
- Brodie 4,801
FAQ
Barkot: questions and answers
How popular is the name Barkot in the UK right now?
In 2024, Barkot was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Barkot most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 3 babies registered as Barkot in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Barkot?
A Hebrew name implying a blessing from God.
How many people are called Barkot in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Barkot across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.