Barkley
Meaningbirch wood · English
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,055 in 1951
6 babies were named Barkley in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1920–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Barkley you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Barkley, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Barkley would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBarkley first shows up in US birth records in 1920, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 105 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1951, when it ranked #2,055. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningIn English, Barkley means “birch wood”. Our records link it to English and Scottish roots.
About the name Barkley
Barkley is a boy name of English and Scottish origin meaning “birch wood”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ley”. US birth records list Barkley for boys from 1920 to 2025, in 44 of those 106 years. Its best year was 1951, when it ranked #2,055 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 2.3 | 444,444 boys |
| 1930s | 1.6 | 606,061 boys |
| 1940s | 2.6 | 386,100 boys |
| 1950s | 3.5 | 287,356 boys |
| 1960s | 1.4 | 729,927 boys |
| 1970s | 1.7 | 578,035 boys |
| 1980s | 2.2 | 448,430 boys |
| 1990s | 2.0 | 507,614 boys |
| 2000s | 0.7 | 1,538,462 boys |
| 2010s | 0.4 | 2,702,703 boys |
| 2020s | 1.2 | 869,565 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Barkley
What does the name Barkley mean?
Barkley means “birch wood” in English.
What is the origin of the name Barkley?
Barkley has English, Scottish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Barkley a boy or girl name?
Barkley is a boy name.
How popular is the name Barkley?
Barkley ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1951 (#2,055).