Barbra vs Barb
Side-by-side comparison of Barbra and Barb - popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Barbra | Barb |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 7,758 | 3,853 |
| Peak Year | 1966 | 1960 |
| Peak Year Births | 343 | 493 |
| Peak Decade | 1960s | 1960s |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1882 | 1938 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Barbra | Barb |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 | - |
| 1890s | 5 | - |
| 1900s | 5 | - |
| 1910s | 111 | - |
| 1920s | 311 | - |
| 1930s | 720 | 6 |
| 1940s | 1,142 | 201 |
| 1950s | 1,665 | 1,460 |
| 1960s | 1,890 | 2,140 |
| 1970s | 1,116 | 46 |
| 1980s | 514 | - |
| 1990s | 187 | - |
| 2000s | 72 | - |
| 2010s | 15 | - |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1882–2014.