Boy nameNot in the current top chartsSteady
Barnes
//ˈbɑɹnz//
1 syllablePeak year: 20236 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Barnes'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.
Barnes's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Barnes |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1914 | 8 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1921 | 8 |
| 1923 | 10 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1943 | 10 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 11 |
Barnes through the decades
- Barnes peaked in 2023, when 11 babies were named Barnes in the US.
- The 1920s were Barnes's strongest decade, averaging 8 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2013–2023), use of Barnes has risen 13% compared to the 10 years before that.