Barby
girl nameBarby entered the US charts in 1942, peaked at #3619 in 1959, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1942–2025
—
rank today
#3619
peak (1959)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4624 |
| 1950s | #4181 |
| 1960s | #5672 |
| 1970s | #7235 |
| 1980s | #11798 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Barby are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Barby alive today was born around 1959, making them about 66 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
Names similar in popularity
Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Barby in 2025?
- Barby is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Barby most popular?
- Barby peaked in 1959, reaching #3619 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Barby with classmates?
- Barby will almost certainly be the only one in school.
Torn between Barby and another name?
Put them head to head — full stats, history and a verdict.
Start a name battle