Barnaby sits comfortably in the UK charts at #195 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#195
About the Name Barnaby
2024 marks Barnaby's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #195. It has been building momentum steadily rather than spiking suddenly. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Barnaby is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Barnaby
Unlikely. With around 254 UK babies named Barnaby per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Barnaby in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Barnaby has held a stable position around #195 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #195 in 2024 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Barnaby 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.
Notable people named Barnaby include: Barnaby Joyce — Barnaby Thomas Gerard Joyce is an Australian politician who served as the deputy prime minister of Australia and the leader of the National Party from 2016 to...; George Barnaby — George Barnaby is a former territorial level politician from Northwest Territories, Canada.; Matthew Barnaby — Matthew Barnaby is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger..
Barnaby does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Barnabys in the wild.
254
UK babies named Barnaby (2024)
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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↑ 18 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Barnaby
Likely around 1 other Barnaby in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Barnaby
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Barnaby Thomas Gerard Joyce is an Australian politician who served as the deputy prime minister of Australia and the leader of the National Party from 2016 to 2018 and from 2021 to 2022. A member of One Nation, he has been the member of parliament (MP) for the New South Wales division of New England since 2013.
Barnaby Fitzpatrick, 2nd Baron Upper Ossory was an Irish military officer and politician. He was educated at the court of Henry VIII of England with Edward, Prince of Wales.
George Barnaby is a former territorial level politician from Northwest Territories, Canada. He served as a member of the Northwest Territories Legislature from 1975 until 1976.
Matthew Barnaby is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers, Colorado Avalanche, Chicago Blackhawks, and Dallas Stars.