Girls name · Ohio
Barbara in Ohio
In 2025, 10 babies born in Ohio were named Barbara, making it the #894 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 79,225.
Popularity over time
Barbara in Ohio, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 43 | #82 |
| 1926 | 547 | #20 |
| 1943 | 2,330 | #2 |
| 1959 | 1,441 | #12 |
| 1976 | 190 | #74 |
| 1992 | 60 | #196 |
| 2009 | 18 | #574 |
| 2025 | 10 | #894 |
The most Barbara births in Ohio in a single year was 2,886, in 1947. Barbara's highest rank in Ohio was #2, set in 1937.
Rank swung between #2 (1937) and #1276 (2022) in Ohio, from #82 in 1910 to #894 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 Ohio?
In 2025, 10 babies born in Ohio were named Barbara, making it the #894 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 79,225.
How many babies are named Barbara in Ohio?
Ohio recorded 10 births of babies named Barbara in 2025.
What is the rank of Barbara in Ohio?
Barbara ranked #894 among girls names in Ohio in 2025.
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.