How Many People Are Named Barb?
Complete statistics for the name Barb: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Barb, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 100,282 Americans today. That's around 3,291 people in the US who go by Barb. Interestingly, most Barbs are over 60, making it a name that's deeply rooted in older generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 66All 3,853 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1960Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Barb Through the Generations
Barb has seen its peak popularity in 1960 when there were 493 births. Since then, the name has maintained a stable presence, with an estimated 3,291 people still bearing it today. The majority of those named Barb are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. With only 249 Barbs aged between 30 and 60, it's clear that the name is predominantly associated with the older generation, reflecting its classic roots rather than modern trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Barb's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Barb
How Many People Have the Name Barb?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,655 people in the United States currently share the name Barb. That works out to roughly 1 in every 200,271 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Barb a Common or Rare Name?
Barb is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Barb in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Barb Most Popular?
The name Barb reached peak popularity in 1960, with 493 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Barb?
Approximately 1,655 people named Barb live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,655. That works out to roughly 1 in 200,271 Americans.
Is Barb a rare name?
Barb is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 200,271 Americans has this name.
What does the name Barb mean?
The meaning and origin of Barb are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Barb more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Barb are male and 100% are female.
When was Barb most popular?
Barb peaked in 1960 with 493 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.