Barbare
Barbare is a girl baby name. Ranked #63,127 in the US, popular nicknames include Bar, Bay, and Barie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Barbare first appeared in US Social Security records in 1966.
Over 10 babies have been named Barbare in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Barbare is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #63,127 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #63,127
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Barbare
Barbare is a girl name .
Barbare is currently ranked #63,127 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Barbare include Bar, Bay, Barie, and Barbie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Barbare include Barbara, Barbie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis