Babs
girl nameBabs entered the US charts in 1927, peaked at #2540 in 1933, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1927–2025
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rank today
#2540
peak (1933)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4027 |
| 1930s | #3211 |
| 1940s | #3344 |
| 1950s | #4341 |
| 1960s | #4025 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Babs are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Babs alive today was born around 1945, making them about 80 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Babs in 2025?
- Babs is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Babs most popular?
- Babs peaked in 1933, reaching #2540 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Babs with classmates?
- Babs will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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