Girls name · North Carolina
Barbara in North Carolina
Barbara was the 1299th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 6 babies named Barbara that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 38,394 babies Barbara.
Popularity over time
Barbara in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 10 | 210th |
| 1926 | 114 | 88th |
| 1942 | 1,356 | 3rd |
| 1957 | 781 | 13th |
| 1972 | 139 | 55th |
| 1987 | 43 | 146th |
| 2003 | 12 | 618th |
| 2025 | 6 | 1299th |
Its rank among girls names in North Carolina fell from 210th in 1910 to 1299th in 2025.
The most babies named Barbara in North Carolina in a single year was 1,484, in 1947. Its best showing was 3rd 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 North Carolina?
Barbara was the 1299th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 6 babies named Barbara that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 38,394 babies Barbara.
How many babies are named Barbara in North Carolina?
In 2025, 6 babies were named Barbara in North Carolina. The most babies named Barbara in North Carolina in a single year was 1,484, in 1947.
What is the rank of Barbara in North Carolina?
Barbara ranked 1299th among girls names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd 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.