#8602024 rank
1947peak year
1,436,073babies named Barbara since 1880
▲ +9%5-year trend
Barbara popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Barbara mean?
From Greek 'barbaros', meaning 'foreign' or 'non-Greek'. A widely used saint's name in medieval Europe, it peaked in English-speaking countries in the early 20th century.
OriginGreek
Syllables3
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Barbara
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Famous Barbaras
- Barbara Stanwyck, actress
- Barbara Bush, first lady
Spellings & variants
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