How Many People Are Named Barbra?
Complete statistics for the name Barbra: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Barbra is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 57,236 Americans bearing it today, totaling around 5,766 people. The majority, 63%, are over 60, making it a name that's strongly associated with an older generation.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 6 are known for their nurturing nature and strong sense of responsibility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 68All 7,758 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: 1966Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Barbra Through the Generations
Barbra peaked in popularity in 1966 with 343 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, the name skews older, with 4,864 people over 60, 2,765 aged 30-60, and just 129 under 30. This distribution paints a picture of a name that was once popular among a certain generation but is now fading from common usage.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Barbra's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Barbra
How Many People Have the Name Barbra?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 107 people in the United States currently share the name Barbra. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,097,657 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Barbra a Common or Rare Name?
Barbra 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 Barbra in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Barbra Most Popular?
The name Barbra reached peak popularity in 1966, with 343 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Barbra?
Approximately 107 people named Barbra live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 107. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,097,657 Americans.
Is Barbra a rare name?
Barbra is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,097,657 Americans has this name.
What does the name Barbra mean?
The meaning and origin of Barbra are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Barbra more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Barbra are male and 100% are female.
When was Barbra most popular?
Barbra peaked in 1966 with 343 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.