Barkley Name Popularity and Statistics
Barkley is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Barkley?
Barkley is spelled B-A-R-K-L-E-Y. The name has 7 letters.
Barkley Popularity in 2025
Rank#10,695
Recorded Births6
- Boys usage rose 104 places to #10,695 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2021.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Barkley Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1960 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 6 | #10,695 |
| 2021 | Boys | 6 | #10,799 |
| 2013 | Boys | 7 | #9,655 |
| 2006 | Boys | 6 | #10,662 |
| 2000 | Boys | 7 | #8,209 |
| 1997 | Boys | 5 | #9,265 |
| 1995 | Boys | 5 | #8,868 |
| 1994 | Boys | 17 | #3,751 |
| 1993 | Girls | 5 | #13,442 |
| 1993 | Boys | 11 | #5,002 |
| 1988 | Boys | 8 | #5,200 |
| 1987 | Boys | 7 | #5,459 |
| 1985 | Boys | 7 | #5,147 |
| 1984 | Boys | 5 | #6,315 |
| 1982 | Boys | 6 | #5,619 |
| 1980 | Boys | 8 | #4,495 |
| 1979 | Boys | 7 | #4,842 |
| 1972 | Boys | 9 | #3,344 |
| 1971 | Boys | 5 | #4,907 |
| 1970 | Boys | 9 | #3,282 |
| 1967 | Boys | 5 | #3,966 |
| 1966 | Boys | 5 | #3,948 |
| 1961 | Boys | 9 | #2,900 |
| 1960 | Boys | 8 | #3,077 |
When Was Barkley Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1994 · Boys
17 recorded births
National rank #3,751
1951 · Boys
14 recorded births
National rank #2,055
1993 · Boys
11 recorded births
National rank #5,002
1955 · Boys
10 recorded births
National rank #2,558