FIRST NAME
Barbara
Barbara is the 9th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 942,288 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 718 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #9 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
2,437,357
living · #4
2020 CENSUS
942,288
living · #9
BABIES NAMED BARBARA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
2025264
As a female name, Barbara peaked in 1947, when 48,800 babies were named Barbara (the #4 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #6,571 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
718
living · #6,571
BABIES NAMED BARBARA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1913–1993
19935
As a male name, Barbara peaked in 1942, when 164 babies were named Barbara (the #478 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)