Barkley

Barkley has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Barkley isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Naming your dog Barkley is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.

Barkley was, in the past month, the 449th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Barkley is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Barkley was viewed 80 times, and liked 1 times.

The map below shows Barkley's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Barkley is most adored in Alabama, Montana and Iowa.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in South Dakota, Rhode Island and Kentucky.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Barkley.

Most popular breeds named Barkley:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. German Shepherd
3. Golden Retriever
4. Cocker Spaniel
5. Chow Chow

• A sheepdog named Barkley featured in the television show Sesame Street.
• A old english sheepdog named Barkley featured in the television show Sesame Street.
• A dog named Barkley featured in the television show The Barkleys.

Barkley is found in these categories:

funny

Plays on words, combining "bark" with basketball legend Charles.

british

Associated with a popular English footballer and a banking corporation.

cute

Evokes playful imagery of Charles Barkley playing fetch.