NAME PROFILE
Barbra
Barbra is a variation of the name Barbara, which is of Greek origin meaning 'foreign' or 'strange.' The name has a classic charm and is associated with creativity and talent, evoking images of someone who is distinctive and impactful in their pursuits.
Key Stats
| Total births | 7,758 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1966 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1924 |
| Most recent | 1990 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 23%CA — 21%OH — 19%NY — 19%IL — 18%
Notable People
Barbra Streisand (Singer, Actress, Director, *Funny Girl*) · Barbra Joan Streisand (Iconic music and film career) · Barbra Lee (U.S. Congresswoman, civil rights leader) · Barbra W. Smith (Author, activist for women's rights) · Barbra Brunner (Notable opera singer)
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