Barney
4 countries#12008 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Barney was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
16,181 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #12008 · peaked in 1919 with 304 births
Most common in: Texas, New York, California, Georgia, Alabama
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,959 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #586 · peaked in 2021 with 202 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,905 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #246 · peaked in 2021 with 195 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
28 births recorded 2012–2025 · currently #395 · peaked in 2021 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
26 births recorded 2013–2025 · currently #762 · peaked in 2022 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Barney’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | #3751 | — |
| 1995 | #4791 | ↓1040 |
| 1996 | #6496 | ↓1705 |
| 1997 | #4668 | ↑1828 |
| 1998 | #5159 | ↓491 |
| 1999 | #7874 | ↓2715 |
| 2001 | #10556 | ↓2682 |
| 2002 | #8456 | ↑2100 |
| 2004 | #9948 | ↓1492 |
| 2006 | #10662 | ↓714 |
| 2007 | #10921 | ↓259 |
| 2010 | #10766 | ↑155 |
| 2013 | #8789 | ↑1977 |
| 2014 | #12108 | ↓3319 |
| 2015 | #10644 | ↑1464 |
| 2016 | #9664 | ↑980 |
| 2019 | #12145 | ↓2481 |
| 2020 | #12022 | ↑123 |
| 2024 | #9894 | ↑2128 |
| 2025 | #12008 | ↓2114 |
Frequently asked questions about Barney
Is Barney a popular name?
Yes — Barney currently ranks #12008 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Barney more common for boys or girls?
Barney is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Barney most popular?
Barney peaked in 1919 in United States, with 304 recorded births that year.
Is Barney rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Barney’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #249 in 1880 to #12008 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Barney?
At least 18,140 babies have been recorded with the name Barney across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Barney popular in more than one country?
Yes — Barney appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland.