Barney
girl nameBarney entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #3552 in 1916, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#3552
peak (1916)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3552 |
| 1920s | #4172 |
| 1930s | #4250 |
| 1940s | #4454 |
| 1950s | #5263 |
| 1960s | #6491 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Barney are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Barney alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Barney in 2025?
- Barney is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Barney most popular?
- Barney peaked in 1916, reaching #3552 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Barney with classmates?
- Barney will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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