Girls name · California
Barbara in California
Barbara was the 1115th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 23 babies named Barbara that year. Since 1910, California families have named 87,644 babies Barbara.
Popularity over time
Barbara in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 25 | 66th |
| 1926 | 1,306 | 3rd |
| 1943 | 2,270 | 4th |
| 1959 | 1,475 | 26th |
| 1976 | 244 | 124th |
| 1992 | 152 | 310th |
| 2009 | 82 | 498th |
| 2025 | 23 | 1115th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 66th in 1910 to 1115th in 2025.
The most babies named Barbara in California in a single year was 2,700, in 1947. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1932.
Across the country, Barbara reached its best rank of #1 in New York (1938). See Barbara in every state →
How popular is Barbara in California?
Barbara was the 1115th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 23 babies named Barbara that year. Since 1910, California families have named 87,644 babies Barbara.
How many babies are named Barbara in California?
In 2025, 23 babies were named Barbara in California. The most babies named Barbara in California in a single year was 2,700, in 1947.
What is the rank of Barbara in California?
Barbara ranked 1115th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1932.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.