Total births
675
Girls' name · since 1934
Barbaraann
Since 1934, U.S. Social Security records show 675 babies named Barbaraann, peaking in 1948. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 675
- total births
- 1934–2016
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
Barbaraann is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 675 have been recorded since 1934.
Barbaraann has 675 recorded births among girls since 1934, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1940s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1934 to 2016.
- 675 total births
- 1934–2016 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
675 girls have been named Barbaraann since 1934, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 2016.
- 675
- total births
- 1934–2016
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Barbaraann was born in this single decade.
1948
Single peak year
36 babies were named Barbaraann in 1948 - its busiest year on record.
Barbaraann's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Barbaraann's SSA record in two at 1960 and the more recent half accounts for 33% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 67%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1974, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1948 peak of 36, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Barbaraann at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1948
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1934
Barbaraann popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1934–2016
- Peak year (1948)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 83 years of records
Barbaraann by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Barbaraann's strongest decade.
271 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Barbaraann births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 61
1930s
61 births
- 1940s
1940s
271 births
- 1950s
1950s
121 births
- 1960s
1960s
131 births
- 1970s 55
1970s
55 births
- 1980s 21
1980s
21 births
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 271 births (40% of all-time use).
How Barbaraann compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Barbaraann's total volume
Barbaraann vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Barbaraann by state
Where Barbaraann concentrates geographically, total births since 1934
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 144 | 21.3% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 63 | 9.3% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 28 | 4.1% |
New York share of Barbaraann's total US births 21.3%
Even split
144 of 675 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Barbaraann? ▼
Since 1934, Social Security records show 675 babies named Barbaraann. The most recent recorded year was 2016. Its busiest year on record was 1948, with 36 births.
When was Barbaraann most popular? ▼
Barbaraann was most popular in the 1940s decade with 271 total births. The single peak year was 1948.
Where is Barbaraann most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Barbaraann are New York (144 births), Pennsylvania (63 births), New Jersey (28 births).
How long has the name Barbaraann been used? ▼
Barbaraann has been recorded in Social Security data since 1934, spanning 83 years of data through 2016.
What names are similar to Barbaraann? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Barbara, Barbra, Barbie, Barb, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Barbaraann's data
- Barbaraann's decade-level peak was the 1940s (271 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Barbaraanns (144 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Barbaraann
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1934–2016 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Barbaraann: Baby Name Since 1934 - 675 Births, Peak 1948." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/barbaraann. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Barbaraann draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.