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 | 1960ss | 1960ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1882 | 1938 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Barbra | Barb |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | 5 | — |
| 1890ss | 5 | — |
| 1900ss | 5 | — |
| 1910ss | 111 | — |
| 1920ss | 311 | — |
| 1930ss | 720 | 6 |
| 1940ss | 1,142 | 201 |
| 1950ss | 1,665 | 1,460 |
| 1960ss | 1,890 | 2,140 |
| 1970ss | 1,116 | 46 |
| 1980ss | 514 | — |
| 1990ss | 187 | — |
| 2000ss | 72 | — |
| 2010ss | 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.