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Barney

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Barney was most popular in 1919, when 304 American babies were given the name — ranking #693 that year. In 2025 it ranked #24,763, with 5 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 16,181 people named Barney.

Most popular in1919
Rank that year#693
Births that year304
Total since 188016,181

Barney over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Barney’s peak in 1919. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org