Barclay
boy nameBarclay entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1559 in 1948, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#1559
peak (1948)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2852 |
| 1920s | #3076 |
| 1930s | #2480 |
| 1940s | #2258 |
| 1950s | #2273 |
| 1960s | #2578 |
| 1970s | #2838 |
| 1980s | #3926 |
| 1990s | #6565 |
| 2000s | #10812 |
| 2010s | #11716 |
| 2020s | #10799 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Barclay are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Barclay alive today was born around 1962, making them about 63 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Barclay in 2025?
- Barclay is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Barclay most popular?
- Barclay peaked in 1948, reaching #1559 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Barclay with classmates?
- Barclay will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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