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Barb

Barb is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Barb?

Recorded births named Barb by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	3,853 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Barb's popularity over time

Babies named Barb per year — United States (1938–1972). United States peaked in 1960 (493/yr).

When was Barb popular?

Barb reached its peak in 1960, when it was the #780 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1960s name.

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