How Many People Are Named Barkley?
Complete statistics for the name Barkley: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Barkley, a very rare male name, is held by just 224 people in the US today, making up 1 in 1,470,353 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1994 with 17 births, but it's now stable, with a majority of its bearers over 60.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents a spiritual leader and visionary.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 60All 317 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1994Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Barkley Through the Generations
Barkley has seen a steady presence through the decades, with its peak in 1994 when 17 babies were given this name. Today, the name's bearers are predominantly older, with 53% being over 60 years old. This trend suggests that Barkley is more popular among older generations, with fewer younger individuals adopting the name.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Barkley's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Barkley
How Many People Have the Name Barkley?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 12,719 people in the United States currently share the name Barkley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 26,059 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Barkley a Common or Rare Name?
Barkley is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Barkley Mean?
Barkley means "creative variant of Bark" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Barkley in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.
When Was Barkley Most Popular?
The name Barkley reached peak popularity in 1994, with 17 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Barkley?
Approximately 12,719 people named Barkley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 12,719. That works out to roughly 1 in 26,059 Americans.
Is Barkley a rare name?
Barkley is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 26,059 Americans has this name.
What does the name Barkley mean?
Barkley means "creative variant of Bark" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Barkley more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Barkley are male and 2% are female.
When was Barkley most popular?
Barkley peaked in 1994 with 17 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.