Barbra
girl nameBarbra entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #512 in 1966, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1882–2025
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rank today
#512
peak (1966)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #908 |
| 1890s | #1700 |
| 1900s | #1932 |
| 1910s | #2190 |
| 1920s | #1560 |
| 1930s | #826 |
| 1940s | #751 |
| 1950s | #744 |
| 1960s | #779 |
| 1970s | #1161 |
| 1980s | #2255 |
| 1990s | #5918 |
| 2000s | #12518 |
| 2010s | #16684 |
Living bearers
About 5,900 people named Barbra are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Barbra alive today was born around 1958, making them about 67 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Barbra in 2025?
- Barbra is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Barbra most popular?
- Barbra peaked in 1966, reaching #512 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Barbra with classmates?
- Barbra will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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