Girls name · Kentucky
Barbara in Kentucky
Barbara was the 449th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 9 babies named Barbara that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 26,618 babies Barbara.
Popularity over time
Barbara in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 10 | 198th |
| 1926 | 98 | 71st |
| 1942 | 965 | 2nd |
| 1958 | 433 | 15th |
| 1974 | 82 | 63rd |
| 1990 | 35 | 117th |
| 2006 | 9 | 458th |
| 2025 | 9 | 449th |
Its rank among girls names in Kentucky fell from 198th in 1910 to 449th in 2025.
The most babies named Barbara in Kentucky in a single year was 985, in 1947. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1942.
Across the country, Barbara reached its best rank of #1 in New York (1938). See Barbara in every state →
How popular is Barbara in Kentucky?
Barbara was the 449th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 9 babies named Barbara that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 26,618 babies Barbara.
How many babies are named Barbara in Kentucky?
In 2025, 9 babies were named Barbara in Kentucky. The most babies named Barbara in Kentucky in a single year was 985, in 1947.
What is the rank of Barbara in Kentucky?
Barbara ranked 449th among girls names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1942.
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.