Barkley
Pronunciation: [ b-AHRKL-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Barkley first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 231 babies have been named Barkley in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Barkley is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,280 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,280
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Barkley
Barkley is a boy name .
Is Barkley a boy or girl name? Barkley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,280 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #45,723. Barkley is more commonly used as a boy name.
Barkley is currently ranked #19,280 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Barkley include Bar, Bark, Barky, Barkie, Ley, Leyie, Bay, Baie, and Barkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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