Girls name · Pennsylvania
Barbara in Pennsylvania
Barbara was the 416th most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 26 babies named Barbara that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 102,121 babies Barbara.
Popularity over time
Barbara in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 62 | 99th |
| 1926 | 509 | 45th |
| 1943 | 3,550 | 2nd |
| 1959 | 1,834 | 9th |
| 1976 | 208 | 66th |
| 1992 | 83 | 151st |
| 2009 | 36 | 309th |
| 2025 | 26 | 416th |
Its rank among girls names in Pennsylvania fell from 99th in 1910 to 416th in 2025.
The most babies named Barbara in Pennsylvania in a single year was 3,873, 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 Pennsylvania?
Barbara was the 416th most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 26 babies named Barbara that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 102,121 babies Barbara.
How many babies are named Barbara in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 26 babies were named Barbara in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Barbara in Pennsylvania in a single year was 3,873, in 1942.
What is the rank of Barbara in Pennsylvania?
Barbara ranked 416th among girls names in Pennsylvania 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.