Barbare Girl

Popularity: #945 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationBAR-bah-ray / /ˈbɑːrbəreɪ/

Latin; Greek

Meaning

Latin: foreign woman; Greek: stranger

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Barbare is derived from the Latin word 'barbarus', which means foreign or strange. It has been used in various cultures, often associated with the concept of being an outsider. In Christian tradition, it is linked to Saint Barbara, a martyr whose feast day is celebrated in December. The name has seen varying popularity across different regions and eras.

Trend Summary

The name Barbare has seen fluctuating popularity, with its peak in the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

BrianaBereniceBelindaBlytheBasilia

Variants

  • Barbara
  • Barb

International Variants

  • Barbara (Italian)
  • Barbare (Albanian)
  • Barbarah (Hebrew)

Famous people named Barbare

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Fictional characters named Barbare

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Sibling Suggestions

BeatriceBiancaBriannaBethanyBridget

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Barbare was first seen in the United States in 1966. Barbare has ranked as high as #1064 nationally, which occurred in 1966, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Barbare has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Barbare

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19665
20245