Girls name · Indiana
Barbara in Indiana
Barbara was the 514th most popular girls name in Indiana in 2025, with 13 babies named Barbara that year. Since 1910, Indiana families have named 36,830 babies Barbara.
Popularity over time
Barbara in Indiana, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 10 | 139th |
| 1926 | 456 | 10th |
| 1943 | 967 | 6th |
| 1959 | 622 | 17th |
| 1976 | 72 | 92nd |
| 1992 | 29 | 205th |
| 2009 | 15 | 452nd |
| 2025 | 13 | 514th |
Its rank among girls names in Indiana fell from 139th in 1910 to 514th in 2025.
The most babies named Barbara in Indiana in a single year was 1,096, in 1947. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1933.
Across the country, Barbara reached its best rank of #1 in New York (1938). See Barbara in every state →
How popular is Barbara in Indiana?
Barbara was the 514th most popular girls name in Indiana in 2025, with 13 babies named Barbara that year. Since 1910, Indiana families have named 36,830 babies Barbara.
How many babies are named Barbara in Indiana?
In 2025, 13 babies were named Barbara in Indiana. The most babies named Barbara in Indiana in a single year was 1,096, in 1947.
What is the rank of Barbara in Indiana?
Barbara ranked 514th among girls names in Indiana in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1933.
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.