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Barnaby

Barnaby is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Barnaby?

Recorded births named Barnaby by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	380 births
England & Wales since 1996	5,335 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Barnaby's popularity over time

Babies named Barnaby per year — England & Wales (1996–2025). England & Wales peaked in 2014 (285/yr) · United States peaked in 1974 (19/yr).

When was Barnaby popular?

Barnaby reached its peak in 1974, when it was the #5465 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1970s name.

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