Son of consolation; son of encouragement
Barney is a diminutive of Barnaby, which is the English form of the biblical name Barnabas. It is derived from the Aramaic name Bar-Nabu, often interpreted as 'son of consolation' or 'son of encouragement'. While it was a common nickname in the early 20th century, it is now primarily associated with pop culture figures.
Less common today
Barney isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,308 in 1990.
Suit-wearing womanizer and protagonist · How I Met Your Mother
Neighbor and best friend of Fred Flintstone · The Flintstones
Friendly purple anthropomorphic T-rex · Barney & Friends
Bumbling deputy sheriff · The Andy Griffith Show
World champion boxer in three weight divisions
Former U.S. Representative from Massachusetts
Pioneer automobile racer and speed record holder
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
