Birch tree meadow
Derived from Old English, Barkley is a habitational surname referring to a meadow or woodland clearing filled with birch trees. It shares the same etymological roots as the more common Berkeley.
Less common today
Barkley isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,791 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
NBA Hall of Fame basketball player and broadcaster
The large orange dog who lives on Sesame Street · Sesame Street
Canadian actor known for various television roles
