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Barkley

Barkley ranks #224 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 11 places, 197 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #3,940 for cats.
Barkley's popularity trend

Barkley's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2024.

0.02%0.04%0.06%0.08%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
197
across 11 places
Popularity rank
#224
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
+26
2020 → 2025
Gender split
92% boys
8% girls92% boys
What does Barkley mean?
2 syllables

Barkley is a variant spelling of the English surname Berkeley, thought to come from Old English elements meaning "birch tree" and "meadow" or "clearing." As a given name it's a fairly recent adoption, moving from surname to first name in the way many English place-names have.

For a pet, Barkley also carries an obvious bonus: it sounds like "bark," which makes it an easy, funny fit for a vocal dog or a cat with plenty to say. It's a name with personality built right in.

Where Barkley shows up

Barkley's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

WorcesterUnited States of America0.1%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.1%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.0%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.0%
New York CityUnited States of America0.0%
SeattleUnited States of America0.0%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.0%
Maple RidgeCanada0.0%
PlayfordAustralia0.0%

Names like Barkley

BarneyBarryBarnabyBaronBartBarclayBarronBarrettBartholomewBartletBarackBarfi