Barney
boy name#12008 in 2025Barney entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #201 in 1887, ranks #12008 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#12008
rank today
#201
peak (1887)
5
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #225 |
| 1890s | #228 |
| 1900s | #260 |
| 1910s | #300 |
| 1920s | #388 |
| 1930s | #404 |
| 1940s | #426 |
| 1950s | #447 |
| 1960s | #635 |
| 1970s | #971 |
| 1980s | #1603 |
| 1990s | #4340 |
| 2000s | #10109 |
| 2010s | #10686 |
| 2020s | #11308 |
Living bearers
About 6,000 people named Barney are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Barney alive today was born around 1940, making them about 85 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 ranks #12008 among US boy names in 2025, with 5 babies given the name.
- When was the name Barney most popular?
- Barney peaked in 1887, reaching #201 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Barney with classmates?
- Barney will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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