Barney

Pronunciation: [ b-AHRN-ee ]

Girl Name #69,124 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Barney is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-AHRN-ee.

Parents who love the name Barney often also consider Barbara, Bama, Barney .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #69,124
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Bar Bay Barie Barnie

Also a Boy Name

Barney is also used as a boy name, ranked #15251.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barney

Is Barney a boy or girl name?

Barney is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #69124. As a boy name, it is ranked #15251. Barney is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Barney?

Barney is pronounced b-AHRN-ee.

How popular is the name Barney?

Barney is currently ranked #69124 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Barney?

Common nicknames for Barney include Bar, Bay, Barie, and Barnie.

Is Barney a common or rare name?

Barney is an uncommon name, ranked #69124 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Barney

Barney is a girl name .

Is Barney a boy or girl name? Barney is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #69,124 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #15,251. Barney is more commonly used as a boy name.

Barney is currently ranked #69,124 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Barney include Bar, Bay, Barie, and Barnie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.