Barkley
Boy nameBarkley has been given to 323 babies in the U.S. since 1920. It peaked in 1994. In 2025, about 1 in 284,679 boys was named Barkley.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
323
Peak year
1994 (17 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1920
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
2% girls / 98% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Barkley — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Barkley.
Sibling name ideas for Barkley
Same era and popularity as Barkley, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Barkley?
Barkley has been given to 323 babies in the U.S. since 1920. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Barkley peak?
Barkley peaked in 1994, when 17 babies were given the name.
Is Barkley a girl or boy name?
Barkley is primarily a boy name (98% of babies named Barkley are boys).
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