Girls name · North Carolina
Barbara in North Carolina
In 2025, 6 babies born in North Carolina were named Barbara, making it the #1299 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 38,394.
Popularity over time
Barbara in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 10 | #210 |
| 1926 | 114 | #88 |
| 1942 | 1,356 | #3 |
| 1957 | 781 | #13 |
| 1972 | 139 | #55 |
| 1987 | 43 | #146 |
| 2003 | 12 | #618 |
| 2025 | 6 | #1299 |
No year in North Carolina had more Barbara births than 1947, when 1,484 were born. Barbara's highest rank in North Carolina was #3, set in 1938.
Rank swung between #3 (1938) and #1490 (2023) in North Carolina, from #210 in 1910 to #1299 in 2025.
Nationally, Barbara's strongest state was New York, where it hit #1 in 1938. See Barbara in every state →
How popular is Barbara in North Carolina?
In 2025, 6 babies born in North Carolina were named Barbara, making it the #1299 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 38,394.
How many babies are named Barbara in North Carolina?
In 2025, 6 babies born in North Carolina were named Barbara.
What is the rank of Barbara in North Carolina?
Barbara's 2025 rank among girls names in North Carolina was #1299.
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.