Girls name · Illinois
Barbara in Illinois
Barbara was the 810th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 11 babies named Barbara that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 82,917 babies Barbara.
Popularity over time
Barbara in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 36 | 102nd |
| 1926 | 672 | 17th |
| 1943 | 2,507 | 2nd |
| 1959 | 1,414 | 12th |
| 1975 | 189 | 79th |
| 1991 | 61 | 214th |
| 2008 | 7 | 1390th |
| 2025 | 11 | 810th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 102nd in 1910 to 810th in 2025.
The most babies named Barbara in Illinois in a single year was 2,798, in 1947. Its best showing was 2nd 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 Illinois?
Barbara was the 810th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 11 babies named Barbara that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 82,917 babies Barbara.
How many babies are named Barbara in Illinois?
In 2025, 11 babies were named Barbara in Illinois. The most babies named Barbara in Illinois in a single year was 2,798, in 1947.
What is the rank of Barbara in Illinois?
Barbara ranked 810th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd 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.