How Many People Are Named Barbara?
people in the United States are named Barbara
1 in 232 people has this name
Popularity Rank
⭐⭐⭐ Very Common
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
48,889 births
Trend
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
Derived from Greek βαρβαρος (barbaros) meaning "foreign". According to legend, Saint Barbara was a young woman killed by her father Dioscorus, who was then killed by a bolt of lightning. She is the patron of architects, geologists, stonemasons and artillerymen. Because of her renown, the name came into general use in the Christian world in the Middle Ages. In England it became rare after the Protestant Reformation, but it was revived in the 19th century.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 76.9 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
💡 Fun Facts About "Barbara"
- 313 babies were named Barbara in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1947
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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