How popular is the name Barnell in 2025?

Barnell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Barnell most popular?

Barnell peaked in 1945, reaching #2743 among US boy names.

Barnell will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Barnell entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #2743 in 1945, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2743

peak (1945)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Barnell are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Barnell alive today was born around 1955, making them about 70 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Barnell in 2025?: Barnell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Barnell most popular?: Barnell peaked in 1945, reaching #2743 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Barnell with classmates?: Barnell will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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