Barnes
Meaningfrom the barns · English
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,405 in 1943
8 babies were named Barnes in the US in 2025. It has climbed 3,112 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1913–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Barnes, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Barnes would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBarnes first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1943, when it ranked #2,405. Today it's #8,910, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendBarnes has climbed 3,112 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,910. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Barnes means “from the barns”.
About the name Barnes
Barnes is a boy name of English origin meaning “from the barns”. It has 6 letters and 1 syllable, starting with B and ending in “-nes”. US birth records list Barnes for boys from 1913 to 2025, in 29 of those 113 years. Its best year was 1943, when it ranked #2,405 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.9 | 253,623 boys |
| 1920s | 3.6 | 280,112 boys |
| 1930s | 1.7 | 591,716 boys |
| 1940s | 1.4 | 709,220 boys |
| 1950s | 0.5 | 1,851,852 boys |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 4,000,000 boys |
| 2010s | 2.4 | 413,223 boys |
| 2020s | 3.7 | 272,727 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 Barnes
What does the name Barnes mean?
Barnes means “from the barns” in English.
What is the origin of the name Barnes?
Barnes has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Barnes a boy or girl name?
Barnes is a boy name.
How popular is the name Barnes?
Barnes ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1943 (#2,405).