Barb
girl nameBarb entered the US charts in 1938, peaked at #440 in 1960, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1938–2025
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rank today
#440
peak (1960)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3847 |
| 1940s | #2032 |
| 1950s | #1762 |
| 1960s | #1069 |
| 1970s | #4264 |
Living bearers
About 3,300 people named Barb are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Barb alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Barb in 2025?
- Barb is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Barb most popular?
- Barb peaked in 1960, reaching #440 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Barb with classmates?
- Barb will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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