Girls name · New York
Barbara in New York
Barbara was the 914th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 17 babies named Barbara that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 147,292 babies Barbara.
Popularity over time
Barbara in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 71 | 98th |
| 1926 | 979 | 26th |
| 1943 | 4,508 | 1st |
| 1959 | 2,655 | 9th |
| 1976 | 302 | 70th |
| 1992 | 96 | 204th |
| 2009 | 28 | 640th |
| 2025 | 17 | 914th |
Its rank among girls names in New York fell from 98th in 1910 to 914th in 2025.
The most babies named Barbara in New York in a single year was 5,200, in 1947. Its best showing was #1 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 New York?
Barbara was the 914th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 17 babies named Barbara that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 147,292 babies Barbara.
How many babies are named Barbara in New York?
In 2025, 17 babies were named Barbara in New York. The most babies named Barbara in New York in a single year was 5,200, in 1947.
What is the rank of Barbara in New York?
Barbara ranked 914th among girls names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was #1 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.