Girls name · Washington
Barbara in Washington
Barbara was the 1072nd most popular girls name in Washington in 2025, with 5 babies named Barbara that year. Since 1911, Washington families have named 19,158 babies Barbara.
Popularity over time
Barbara in Washington, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 6 | 116th |
| 1925 | 194 | 9th |
| 1938 | 369 | 2nd |
| 1952 | 597 | 7th |
| 1965 | 149 | 38th |
| 1979 | 41 | 128th |
| 1992 | 13 | 404th |
| 2025 | 5 | 1072nd |
Its rank among girls names in Washington fell from 116th in 1911 to 1072nd in 2025.
The most babies named Barbara in Washington in a single year was 681, in 1947. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1932.
Across the country, Barbara reached its best rank of #1 in New York (1938). See Barbara in every state →
How popular is Barbara in Washington?
Barbara was the 1072nd most popular girls name in Washington in 2025, with 5 babies named Barbara that year. Since 1911, Washington families have named 19,158 babies Barbara.
How many babies are named Barbara in Washington?
In 2025, 5 babies were named Barbara in Washington. The most babies named Barbara in Washington in a single year was 681, in 1947.
What is the rank of Barbara in Washington?
Barbara ranked 1072nd among girls names in Washington in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1932.
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.