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.
About 6 boys were named Barkley in 2025.
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
