Girls name · Michigan
Barbara in Michigan
Barbara was the 796th most popular girls name in Michigan in 2025, with 9 babies named Barbara that year. Since 1910, Michigan families have named 66,725 babies Barbara.
Popularity over time
Barbara in Michigan, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 17 | 111th |
| 1926 | 726 | 9th |
| 1942 | 1,983 | 3rd |
| 1958 | 1,214 | 15th |
| 1974 | 150 | 80th |
| 1990 | 41 | 241st |
| 2006 | 6 | 1153rd |
| 2025 | 9 | 796th |
Its rank among girls names in Michigan fell from 111th in 1910 to 796th in 2025.
The most babies named Barbara in Michigan in a single year was 2,104, 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 Michigan?
Barbara was the 796th most popular girls name in Michigan in 2025, with 9 babies named Barbara that year. Since 1910, Michigan families have named 66,725 babies Barbara.
How many babies are named Barbara in Michigan?
In 2025, 9 babies were named Barbara in Michigan. The most babies named Barbara in Michigan in a single year was 2,104, in 1947.
What is the rank of Barbara in Michigan?
Barbara ranked 796th among girls names in Michigan 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.