Barney
Male name · ↓ Falling
10,071
Total Births
1898
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Barney
Barney is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1890s with significant usage. Approximately 10,071 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 1,132 births |
| 1890s | 1,296 births |
| 1900s | 1,305 births |
| 1910s | 1,508 births |
| 1920s | 1,155 births |
| 1930s | 865 births |
| 1940s | 902 births |
| 1950s | 1,082 births |
| 1960s | 628 births |
| 1970s | 198 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Barney?
Barney has been given to 10,071 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1898 with 162 births that year.
Is Barney a boy or girl name?
Barney is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Barney most popular?
Barney was most popular in 1898, when 162 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Barney?
Barney first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).