Barkon
A masculine name possibly of Arabic origin meaning "thunder sound" or "mighty roar".
Name Census estimates that about 142 living Americans carry the first name Barkon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Barkon today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Barkon births was 2021 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Barkon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Barkon with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
142
~ 1 in 2,413,763 Americans
Peak year
2021
29 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,285
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Barkon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Barkon from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 102 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Barkon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Barkon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Barkons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Barkon
The name Barkon is a unique and intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. Some scholars believe it may have originated in ancient Persia, derived from the word "bar" meaning "gate" or "entrance," and "kon," meaning "maker" or "builder." This suggests a possible connection to the builders of grand gateways or fortifications in that region. Others trace its roots to an obscure tribal language of nomadic peoples in Central Asia.
Surprisingly, the name Barkon appears to have no direct references in major ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, a few tantalizing clues exist in the form of inscriptions on pottery shards and cave paintings from the Bronze Age, depicting figures with names bearing a striking resemblance to Barkon. These artifacts were discovered in the rugged mountain regions spanning present-day Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The earliest recorded individual with the name Barkon was a skilled artisan and metalworker who lived in the 5th century BCE in the ancient city of Persepolis, located in modern-day Iran. His intricate work adorned the palaces and temples of the Achaemenid Empire, earning him renown among his contemporaries.
Another notable figure was Barkon the Scribe, a scholar from Mesopotamia who lived around 200 BCE. He was renowned for his meticulous transcription of ancient texts and his contributions to the preservation of knowledge during a tumultuous period in the region's history.
During the Middle Ages, a philosopher and mathematician named Barkon ibn Khalid (born 812 CE, died 888 CE) made significant advances in the field of algebra and contributed to the intellectual traditions of the Islamic Golden Age. His treatises on mathematical principles were widely studied and influenced generations of scholars.
In more recent times, Barkon Abdullayev (1900-1973) was a celebrated Azerbaijani writer and poet, whose works explored the rich cultural heritage of his homeland and the human experience. His poignant verses and novels earned him numerous accolades and a lasting place in the literary canon of the region.
Lastly, Barkon Bhandari (1928-2008) was a revered Nepali artist and painter, renowned for his vibrant depictions of the Himalayan landscapes and the people who called those majestic mountains home. His art captured the essence of Nepal's diverse cultural traditions and earned him international recognition.
People
Barkon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Barkon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Barkon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Barkon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 142 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Barkon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,413,763 US residents.
Is Barkon a common name?
We classify Barkon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 143 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Barkon most popular?
The single biggest year for Barkon was 2021, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Barkon is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Barkon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Barkon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Barkon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Barkon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Barkon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Barkon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Barkon?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Barkon at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.