Girls name · Pennsylvania
Barbara in Pennsylvania
In 2025, 26 babies born in Pennsylvania were named Barbara, making it the #416 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 102,121.
Popularity over time
Barbara in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 62 | #99 |
| 1926 | 509 | #45 |
| 1943 | 3,550 | #2 |
| 1959 | 1,834 | #9 |
| 1976 | 208 | #66 |
| 1992 | 83 | #151 |
| 2009 | 36 | #309 |
| 2025 | 26 | #416 |
Its busiest year in Pennsylvania was 1942, with 3,873 Barbara births. Barbara's highest rank in Pennsylvania was #2, set in 1938.
Rank swung between #2 (1938) and #583 (2018) in Pennsylvania, from #99 in 1910 to #416 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 Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 26 babies born in Pennsylvania were named Barbara, making it the #416 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 102,121.
How many babies are named Barbara in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania recorded 26 births of babies named Barbara in 2025.
What is the rank of Barbara in Pennsylvania?
Barbara ranked #416 among girls names in Pennsylvania 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.