Girls name · Missouri
Barbara in Missouri
Barbara was the 520th most popular girls name in Missouri in 2025, with 11 babies named Barbara that year. Since 1910, Missouri families have named 34,965 babies Barbara.
Popularity over time
Barbara in Missouri, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 17 | 143rd |
| 1926 | 198 | 29th |
| 1942 | 1,298 | 2nd |
| 1958 | 638 | 14th |
| 1973 | 99 | 67th |
| 1989 | 24 | 220th |
| 2005 | 11 | 480th |
| 2025 | 11 | 520th |
Its rank among girls names in Missouri fell from 143rd in 1910 to 520th in 2025.
The most babies named Barbara in Missouri in a single year was 1,298, in 1942. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1938.
Across the country, Barbara reached its best rank of #1 in New York (1938). See Barbara in every state →
How popular is Barbara in Missouri?
Barbara was the 520th most popular girls name in Missouri in 2025, with 11 babies named Barbara that year. Since 1910, Missouri families have named 34,965 babies Barbara.
How many babies are named Barbara in Missouri?
In 2025, 11 babies were named Barbara in Missouri. The most babies named Barbara in Missouri in a single year was 1,298, in 1942.
What is the rank of Barbara in Missouri?
Barbara ranked 520th among girls names in Missouri in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 1938.
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.