NAME PROFILE
Barnabas
A surname of French origin meaning 'from Gournay-en-Bray'. This name exudes a sense of reliability and quiet strength, suggesting a person who is both a steadfast companion and a creative soul with a love for traditional values.
Key Stats
| Total births | 605 |
| Gender | Male (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2020 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2020 |
| Most recent | 2020 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | French, English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
⚡ Modern Favorite
Top States
TX — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
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Nicknames & Diminutives
Gurnie
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