unisex name
Barbe
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 1
- Letters 5
- Births on record 3,071
Barbe is a unisex name with 1 syllable. It is given to both girls and boys — about 86% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1961 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
- Peaked in France in 1901, when 120 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Barbe over time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1970s. The striped bar is the 1970s, still in progress — it covers 1970 to 1970, not a full ten years.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 1,110 |
| 1910s | 715 |
| 1920s | 475 |
| 1930s | 305 |
| 1940s | 200 |
| 1950s | 145 |
| 1960s | 80 |
| 1970s (to 1970) | 5 |
How popular is Barbe?
In 1970, Barbe was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Where Barbe is used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Barbe
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Barbe also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Barbe over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Barbe
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Barbe — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Barbe
How popular is the name Barbe?
In 1970, Barbe was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Is Barbe a girl's or a boy's name?
Barbe is used for both girls and boys. About 86% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Barbe?
Barbe has 1 syllable.
When was Barbe most popular?
Barbe peaked in 1901, when 120 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.