Barbara
boy nameBarbara entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #454 in 1938, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#454
peak (1938)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3295 |
| 1920s | #1928 |
| 1930s | #549 |
| 1940s | #610 |
| 1950s | #882 |
| 1960s | #1103 |
| 1970s | #2719 |
| 1980s | #3928 |
| 1990s | #7252 |
Living bearers
About 2,000 people named Barbara are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Barbara alive today was born around 1944, making them about 81 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Barbara in 2025?
- Barbara is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Barbara most popular?
- Barbara peaked in 1938, reaching #454 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Barbara with classmates?
- Barbara will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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