Barbara: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A traveler from distant lands, strong and bold.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #899
- Peak
- #2 in 1937
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Barbara Means
Barbara is a girl name of English origin. A traveler from distant lands, strong and bold.
How Popular Barbara Is
Barbara currently ranks #899 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2 in 1937. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Barbara
- Barbara was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #2 in 1937.
- Barbara has been a top 100 name across 164+ years of American history.
- Barbara is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.
Names Like Barbara
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Barbara
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Barbara.
Questions About Barbara
What does Barbara mean?
Barbara is a girl name of English origin. A traveler from distant lands, strong and bold.
How popular is Barbara?
Barbara currently ranks #899 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2 in 1937. It has held steady.
Where does Barbara come from?
Barbara comes from English roots. Barbara was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #2 in 1937.
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