Barnaby
Boy name · Arabic · English · Hebrew
Meaningson of consolation · English
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,199 in 1974
5 babies were named Barnaby in the US in 2025. It has climbed 14 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1953–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Barnaby you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Barnaby, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Barnaby would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBarnaby first shows up in US birth records in 1953, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 72 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1974, when it ranked #2,199. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningIn English, Barnaby means “son of consolation”. Our records link it to Arabic, English and Hebrew roots.
About the name Barnaby
Barnaby is a boy name of Arabic, English and Hebrew origin meaning “son of consolation”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-aby”. US birth records list Barnaby for boys from 1953 to 2025, in 47 of those 73 years. Its best year was 1974, when it ranked #2,199 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Arabic namesEnglish namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.7 | 588,235 boys |
| 1960s | 2.5 | 404,858 boys |
| 1970s | 7.6 | 132,100 boys |
| 1980s | 4.0 | 248,756 boys |
| 1990s | 0.8 | 1,265,823 boys |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 4,000,000 boys |
| 2010s | 3.0 | 338,983 boys |
| 2020s | 3.3 | 304,569 boys |
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- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
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Questions about the name Barnaby
What does the name Barnaby mean?
Barnaby means “son of consolation” in English.
What is the origin of the name Barnaby?
Barnaby has Arabic, English, Hebrew roots in our records. Other Arabic names include Caleb, Silas, Aaron.
Is Barnaby a boy or girl name?
Barnaby is a boy name.
How popular is the name Barnaby?
Barnaby ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1974 (#2,199).