Will my child share the name Barclay with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Barclay per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Barclay in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Barclay becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Barclay is declining: down 2,762 places since 2016, to #4,789 in 2021. It peaked at #1,486 in 2014.

Is Barclay a good choice for a distinctive name?

Barclay is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Barclay a popular baby name in the United States?

Barclay does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Barclay

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Barclay is a distinctive choice, ranked #4789 in 2021. Your child is likely to be the only Barclay in their class.

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UK Rank 2021

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About the Name Barclay

Barclay has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2762 places in five years. It was most popular in 2014 at #1486 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been recorded in UK data since 1998.

Barclay is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Barclay in their class.