NAME PROFILE
Barbara
Barbara is of Greek origin, meaning 'foreign' or 'strange.' It carries a sense of strength and individuality, often associated with someone who stands out in a crowd. The name Barbara has a rich history and evokes images of a charismatic and determined person.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,440,831 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1947 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 22%PA — 20%CA — 19%OH — 19%IL — 19%
Notable People
Barbara Streisand (Singer, Actress, Director) · Barbara Walters (Journalist, Television Personality) · Barbara Bush (Former First Lady of the United States) · Barbara Eden (Actress, *I Dream of Jeannie*) · Barbara Corcoran (Real Estate Mogul, Entrepreneur)
Nicknames & Diminutives
BarbBabs
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