1,426,890
There are 1,426,890 people in United States with name Barbara
20th
Barbara is the 20th most popular first name in United States
Approximately 442 people out of every 100K bear this name

0.11% of the people are Male, and 99.89% are Female with the first name Barbara

Male Count - 1,571
Female Count - 1,425,319

So, statistically the name Barbara is considered to be Female

Year Wise Usages
The average age of the people named Barbara is 68 years
Young
4,676
Adult
21,102
Old
818,438
844,216
Approximately 844,216 individuals named Barbara are estimated to be alive
582,674
While around 582,674 individuals named Barbara are estimated to have deceased

Did you know?

  • 23.21% of the names in the United States have the same number of characters as yours
  • 3.90% of the names in United States start with the letter B
  • Origin of James : 3rd
Different Versions of Barbara?
Meaning?
Barbara is a feminine given name of Greek origin meaning 'foreign woman'. It was first used in the 3rd century and has been a popular name throughout history.
Barbara is not just a name! It has many hidden meanings...
B
Benevolent, with a heart that's spry.
A
Alluring, your charm is in demand.
R
Relish, you seek a challenge.
B
Bestow, as you give so much.
A
Agreeable, the best side of you!
R
Righteous, you know when you’re right.
A
Amenable, for your easy going nature.

State Wise Usages

New York has the highest number of people using the first name while Alaska has the lowest number of people.

  • Barbara in New York - 147,556
  • Barbara in Alaska - 1,178
New York
147,556
Pennsylvania
102,185
California
87,675
Illinois
83,028
Michigan
66,755
Texas
58,417
New Jersey
53,703
Massachusetts
51,929
Indiana
36,808
Wisconsin
35,282
Missouri
34,956
Georgia
33,345
Tennessee
29,888
Minnesota
29,240
Florida
28,957
Alabama
27,257
Louisiana
23,663
Maryland
22,642
Iowa
22,296
Connecticut
21,795
Washington
19,158
West Virginia
18,983
Oklahoma
18,841
Mississippi
18,391
Kansas
15,355
Colorado
12,978
Nebraska
11,825
Washington DC
11,375
Rhode Island
8,653
Maine
8,459
Arizona
7,447
Utah
6,653
South Dakota
5,312
Idaho
5,024
Montana
4,913
New Hampshire
4,905
Vermont
3,869
Delaware
3,737
Hawaii
3,051
Wyoming
2,459
Alaska
1,178