Barbette Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationbar-BET / bɑːrˈbɛtFrench; Latin
Meaning
French: little Barbara; Latin: foreign woman
Historical & Cultural Background
Barbette is a diminutive form of the name Barbara, which has roots in both Latin and Greek. The name Barbara has been used in various cultures and has been associated with several saints. In French culture, Barbette can be seen as a term of endearment or a nickname. The name has a vintage charm and has been used in various artistic contexts.
Trend Summary
The name Barbette is rare in the United States and has not shown significant popularity trends.
Similar Names
Variants
- Barb
- Barbie
International Variants
- Barbara (English)
- Barbara (Italian)
- Barbara (Spanish)
Famous people named Barbette
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Fictional characters named Barbette
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Barbette was first seen in the United States in 1942. Barbette has ranked as high as #1114 nationally, which occurred in 1963, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Barbette has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Barbette (1958)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1950 | 9 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1953 | 11 |
| 1954 | 12 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1959 | 14 |
| 1960 | 13 |
| 1961 | 18 |
| 1962 | 18 |
| 1963 | 30 |
| 1964 | 19 |
| 1965 | 23 |
| 1966 | 21 |
| 1967 | 19 |
| 1968 | 20 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 7 |