Barksdale
Pronunciation: [ b-AHRKSD-ayl ]
Barksdale is a boy baby name. Ranked #38,532 in the US, popular nicknames include Bar, Bay, and Barie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,532
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Barksdale
Barksdale is a boy name .
Barksdale is currently ranked #38,532 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Barksdale include Bar, Bay, Barie, and Barkie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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