Barney is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #298 in 2024 with 149 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 195 births ranking #246. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 302.7%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 1,864 boys born was named Barney. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.