Barnabas
boy name#3658 in 2025Barnabas entered the US charts in 1920, peaked at #2861 in 1969, ranks #3658 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1920–2025
#3658
rank today
#2861
peak (1969)
30
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4286 |
| 1930s | #3549 |
| 1950s | #3800 |
| 1960s | #3468 |
| 1970s | #4323 |
| 1980s | #4761 |
| 1990s | #6092 |
| 2000s | #7763 |
| 2010s | #6587 |
| 2020s | #4962 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Barnabas has been most popular in TX.
Living bearers
About 600 people named Barnabas are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Barnabas alive today was born around 2005, making them about 20 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Barnabas in 2025?
- Barnabas ranks #3658 among US boy names in 2025, with 30 babies given the name.
- When was the name Barnabas most popular?
- Barnabas peaked in 1969, reaching #2861 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Barnabas with classmates?
- Barnabas will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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