Barley

Barley 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. Barley 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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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Barley is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Barley was, in the past month, the 583rd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Barley is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less 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, Barley was viewed 103 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Barley is most adored in West Virginia, New Jersey and Delaware.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Illinois, Washington and Alabama.

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

Most popular breeds named Barley:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. German Shepherd
3. Golden Retriever
4. American Staffordshire Terrier
5. Boston Terrier

Barley is found in these categories:

farm

Named after a grain, it's a popular choice for rural canine companions.

food

This grain is a popular ingredient in beer and bread recipes.