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Barnes

♂ Boy

Pronounced BARNZ /ˈbɑːrnz/High

Meaning: An English surname meaning 'dweller by the barns' (Old English bereaern, 'barn; storehouse'). A crisp one-syllable surname-name.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp surname-name: Barnes means 'dweller by the barns' (said 'BARNZ'). Sturdy and modern.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningAn English surname meaning 'dweller by the barns' (Old English bereaern, 'barn; storehouse'). A crisp one-syllable surname-name.
U.S. rank (2023)#7339 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 187

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319132023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Barnes is an English surname, 'dweller by the barns' (Old English bereaern). As a given name it reads as a modern surname pick — a single strong syllable, rare in the U.S. (said 'BARNZ').

In the U.S. it appears rarely as a given name. Rare, surname-style, and sturdy.

Did you know? Barnes is an English surname for someone who lived by the barns — from Old English bereaern, 'storehouse' — a crisp, one-beat surname-name that reads sturdy and current (said 'BARNZ').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Barnes — English surname 'dweller by the barns'

Variations

BarnsBarnasBarne

Nicknames

BarnBarney

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Barnes mean?

Barnes is an English surname meaning 'dweller by the barns,' from Old English bereaern, 'storehouse.'

How do you pronounce Barnes?

It's said BARNZ /ˈbɑːrnz/ — one syllable.

Is Barnes a boy or girl name?

Barnes is a boy's name.

How popular is Barnes?

Barnes is a rare name in the U.S.

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