Barbar
girl nameBarbar entered the US charts in 1928, peaked at #2980 in 1959, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1928–2025
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rank today
#2980
peak (1959)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4725 |
| 1930s | #3924 |
| 1940s | #4077 |
| 1950s | #3649 |
| 1960s | #4343 |
| 1970s | #6177 |
| 1980s | #10411 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Barbar are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Barbar alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Barbar in 2025?
- Barbar is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Barbar most popular?
- Barbar peaked in 1959, reaching #2980 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Barbar with classmates?
- Barbar will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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