Barley Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Barley is a cereal grain that has been cultivated for thousands of years.
Meaning of the Name Barley
Barley is derived from the Old English word 'bærelic', which means 'barley'. It is a cereal grain and a member of the grass family. Barley has been cultivated for thousands of years and has been used as a food source, in the production of beer and whiskey, and as animal feed. It is believed to have originated in the Near East and was one of the first cultivated grains in history.
Popularity of the Name Barley
The popularity for the name Barley peaked in popularity in the year 2020 with 7 births, which ranked number 21,649 out of 28,820 unique names for that year. Barley had the most male births in 2020 with 7, which ranked number 9,537 out of 14,032 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Barley
Popularity of Barley by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Barley. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Barley in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Barley is a great pick!
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