Total births
26
Boys' name · since 1981
Barndon
Since 1981, U.S. Social Security records show 26 babies named Barndon, peaking in 1988. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 26
- total births
- 1981–1990
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 81%
- born in that decade
Barndon sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 26 recorded since 1981.
Social Security Administration records show Barndon recorded 26 times among boys since 1981, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 1990.
- 26 total births
- 1981–1990 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 81% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
26 boys have been named Barndon since 1981, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1990.
- 26
- total births
- 1981–1990
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 81%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
81% of everyone ever named Barndon was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
6 babies were named Barndon in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
Barndon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Barndon splits its recorded history at 1987: 62% of all births land in the more recent half, 38% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1981 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1988 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Barndon at a glance
Last recorded 1990Peak year
1988
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1981
Barndon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–1990
- Peak year (1988)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 10 years of records
Barndon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Barndon's strongest decade.
21 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 81% of all-time use.
Barndon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
21 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 21 births (81% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Barndon? ▼
Barndon has been given to 26 babies in the U.S. since 1981, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1990. 6 babies were born in 1988, its single highest year.
When was Barndon most popular? ▼
Barndon was most popular in the 1980s decade with 21 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
How long has the name Barndon been used? ▼
Barndon has been recorded in Social Security data since 1981, spanning 10 years of data through 1990.
What names are similar to Barndon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Barry, Barrett, Bart, Barney, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Barndon's data
- Barndon's decade-level peak was the 1980s (21 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Barndon
Nearby Names Like Barndon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Barndon
Barry Boy
#1413 181,270 births
Barrett Boy
#187 33,425 births
Bart Boy
16,356 births
Barney Boy
#9895 16,090 births
Barton Boy
#12365 9,371 births
Compare Barndon side by side: Barndon vs Barry Barndon vs Barrett Barndon vs Bart
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1981–1990 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Barndon: Baby Name Since 1981 - 26 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/barndon. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Barndon draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.