Barbra
Pronunciation: [ b-AHRBR-uh ]
Barbra is a girl baby name. Ranked #49,156 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
Barbra first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 5,459 babies have been named Barbra in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Barbra is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #49,156 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #49,156
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Barbra
Barbra is a girl name .
Barbra is currently ranked #49,156 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Barbra include Bar, Bay, Barie, and Barbie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Barbra 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