18,757births recorded
6Countries
1Variants
2021Peak · England & Wales
#257England & Wales 2025
Barney is a boy name family recorded 18,757 times in 6 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#257 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in England & Wales in 2021, at 35.3 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Barney
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barney | English | 16,181 | 🇺🇸 United States | #12008 | 1884 | ▼ 6 % |
| Barney | English | 2,551 | 🏴 England & Wales | #257 | 2021 | ▲ 126 % |
| Barney | English | 10 | 🏴 Scotland | – | 2024 | – |
| Barney | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1952 | – |
| Barney | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1959 | – |
| Barney | English | 5 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | – | 2022 | – |
Questions about Barney
How popular is the name Barney?
In 2025 it ranked #257 in England & Wales. Official registers record 18,757 births across 6 countries.
When was Barney most popular?
It peaked in England & Wales in 2021, at 35.3 births per 100,000.
Is Barney a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Barney is a boy name.