Boy nameCurrently #4,571 in the USRising
Barnabas
//ˈbɑɹnəbəs//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20178 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Barnabas's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Barnabas's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Barnabas |
|---|---|
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 22 |
Barnabas through the decades
- Barnabas peaked in 2017, when 24 babies were named Barnabas in the US.
- The 2020s were Barnabas's strongest decade, averaging 18 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Barnabas has risen 65% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Barnabas currently ranks #4,571 in the US and is on the rise.