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Barbara

Barbara is a girl name of Spanish origin.

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginSpanish
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables3
  • US rank#791

How popular is Barbara?

Popularity in the United States

Barbara has been given to 1,439,185 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1940s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 5,709 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Barbara per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Barbara has been given to 26,087 babies in France since 1900, peaking in the 1970s. Its use has declined since that peak.

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Babies named Barbara per year in France, 1900–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 21,259 people called Barbara living in Spain, with an average age of 41.5.

1,439,185 Babies named since 1880
1940s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Barbara

Is Barbara a boy's or a girl's name?

Barbara is most often given to girls.

How popular is the name Barbara?

Barbara has been given to 1,439,185 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1940s. Its use has declined since that peak.