Barbi Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationBAR-bee / /ˈbɑːr.bi/English; diminutive of Barbara
Meaning
Foreign; stranger (from Barbara)
Historical & Cultural Background
Barbi is often considered a diminutive form of the name Barbara, which has roots in Greek. The name Barbara was popularized in early Christian contexts due to Saint Barbara, a martyr. In modern times, Barbi has been associated with the iconic Barbie doll, introduced by Mattel in 1959, which has influenced cultural perceptions of femininity and beauty.
Trend Summary
Barbi has seen fluctuating popularity, often influenced by cultural references such as the Barbie doll.
Similar Names
Variants
- Barbie
International Variants
- Barbara (Latin); Barbarella (Italian)
Famous people named Barbi
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Fictional characters named Barbi
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Barbi was first seen in the United States in 1953. Barbi has ranked as high as #1037 nationally, which occurred in 1975, and has been most popular in Texas, California, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Barbi has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Barbi (1981)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 14 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1957 | 10 |
| 1958 | 10 |
| 1959 | 13 |
| 1960 | 20 |
| 1961 | 20 |
| 1962 | 18 |
| 1963 | 16 |
| 1964 | 27 |
| 1965 | 14 |
| 1966 | 22 |
| 1967 | 17 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 30 |
| 1971 | 21 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1974 | 24 |
| 1975 | 41 |
| 1976 | 29 |
| 1977 | 26 |
| 1978 | 29 |
| 1979 | 23 |
| 1980 | 32 |
| 1981 | 24 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1987 | 5 |