How Many People Are Named Barney?
16,176
people in the United States are named Barney
1 in 20,709 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#2084
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0048%
Of US population
Peak Year
1919
304 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
BAHR-nee
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Diminutive of BARNABAS, BERNARD or BARNABY.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 86.0 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
1,489
New York
914
California
909
Georgia
851
Alabama
636
North Carolina
557
Tennessee
512
South Carolina
499
Florida
492
Mississippi
468
💡 Fun Facts About "Barney"
- 7 babies were named Barney in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1919
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Texas
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