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Barbara

Boy NameGreek
Meaning
Foreign, strange
Origin
Greek
Peak Year
1938
Peak Popularity
3.44%

Popularity Over Time

1880
0.13%
1890
0.12%
1900
0.11%
1910
0.15%
1920
0.41%
1930
1.57%
1940
3.11%
1950
2.36%
1960
1.18%
1970
0.44%
1980
0.14%
1990
0.07%
2000
0.03%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Barbara mean?
Barbara means "Foreign, strange" and comes from Greek origin.
When was Barbara most popular?
Barbara was most popular in 1938 when 3.44% of babies were given this name.
Is Barbara a boy or girl name?
Barbara is primarily used as a boy name.