Barb

Girl name

Barb has been given to 3,853 babies in the U.S. since 1938. It peaked in 1960.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,853

Peak year

1960 (493 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1938

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Barb — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Bartboy

16,361 babies since 1880

Barigirl

1,964 babies since 1937

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FAQ

How popular is the name Barb?

Barb has been given to 3,853 babies in the U.S. since 1938. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Barb peak?

Barb peaked in 1960, when 493 babies were given the name.

Is Barb a girl or boy name?

Barb is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Barb are girls).

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