Barbara
Barbara is derived from the Greek word 'barbaros' meaning 'foreign' or 'stranger.' The name honors Saint Barbara, a 3rd-century martyr, and has been used throughout Christian Europe for centuries.
Current Popularity
#860 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across many languages
- •Popular mid-20th century but less common today, giving it vintage charm
- •Strong nickname options allow for both formal and casual versions
- •Associated with Saint Barbara, patron saint of architects and miners
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Famous People
Barbara Streisand
Singer and actress
Barbara Walters
Broadcast journalist
Barbara Bush
Former First Lady of the United States
Barbara Hepworth
British sculptor
Statistics
1,436,402
Total births since 1880
1947
Peak year
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