girl's name
Barb
BARB (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Births on record 3,853
Barb is a girl's name with 1 syllable. In 1972 it was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1960, when 493 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1938.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Barb Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 201 |
| 1950s | 1,460 |
| 1960s | 2,140 |
| 1970s | 46 |
How Popular Is Barb?
In 1972, Barb was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Barb
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Barb Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Barb over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Barb
- English BARB
Sibling Names for Barb
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Barb — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Barb
How popular is the name Barb?
In 1972, Barb was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Barb a girl's or a boy's name?
Barb is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Barb?
Barb has 1 syllable.
When was Barb most popular?
Barb peaked in 1960, when 493 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.