How Many People Are Named Barbi?

Complete statistics for the name Barbi: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Barbi
Very Rare
Greek

Barbi is a name with a classic feel but a very rare presence. About 539 people in the U.S. still carry it, making it 1 in 612,212. It peaked in 1975 with 41 births that year.

~113
Living in US
1 in 2,933,179
Americans
1975
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Foreign or strange, a pet form of Barbara
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Playful Sociable Warm Cheerful
5
Life Path Number

The life path number 5 is traditionally associated with freedom, adventure, and change. People connected to this number tend to be curious, versatile, and drawn to new experiences rather than routine.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,374
Worldwide Bearers
#122,718
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,927
🇪🇬 Egypt
282
🇷🇺 Russia
247
🇩🇪 Germany
135
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
87
🇮🇳 India
83
🇮🇹 Italy
61
🇨🇦 Canada
55
🇨🇩 DR Congo
48
🇵🇭 Philippines
44

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
539 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 56
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
399
Would be 30–60 (68%)
187
Would be over 60 (32%)

All 586 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: 1975

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
41
Modern Appeal
59
International
92

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Barbi Through the Generations

The name Barbi has a rich history, peaking in 1975 with 41 births, which gives us a glimpse into its cultural significance during that era. Today, only 539 people in the U.S. are named Barbi, a stark contrast to its all-time birth count of 586. This indicates a stable trend over time, with the name maintaining its rarity. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 68% of Barbis aged 30-60 and 32% over 60, suggesting a long-standing tradition. The fact that the majority of living Barbis are middle-aged or older highlights the enduring legacy of this name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 11
California 10
Illinois 5

✨ Similar Names to Barbi

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Barbi's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Barbi

How Many People Have the Name Barbi?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 113 people in the United States currently share the name Barbi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,933,179 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Barbi a Common or Rare Name?

Barbi 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.

What Does the Name Barbi Mean?

Barbi means "Foreign or strange, a pet form of Barbara" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Barbi in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Barbi Most Popular?

The name Barbi reached peak popularity in 1975, with 41 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 Barbi?

Approximately 113 people named Barbi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 113. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,933,179 Americans.

Is Barbi a rare name?

Barbi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,933,179 Americans has this name.

What does the name Barbi mean?

Barbi means "Foreign or strange, a pet form of Barbara" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Barbi more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Barbi are male and 100% are female.

When was Barbi most popular?

Barbi peaked in 1975 with 41 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US113
All-Time Births113
1 in X1 in 2,933,179
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age56
Peak Year1975
World Rank#122,718
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.