Girl Name
Barbara
"Foreign or strange. Originally referred to those outside one's community."
Ranked #860 for girls
About the Name Barbara
Meaning
Foreign or strange. Originally referred to those outside one's community.
Origin
GreekGender
Girl
First Letter
BGirl Rank
#860
Barbara is a girl name of Greek origin. The name means "Foreign or strange. Originally referred to those outside one's community." and Currently ranked #860 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with B or explore other Greek names.
Popularity Over Time
#346415 1950
#160278 1960
#42400 1970
#19250 1980
#8881 1990
#4721 2000
#3256 2010
#1495 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Barbara
- BS Barbra Streisand (singer)
- BB Barbara Bush (first lady)