Barbra Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationBAR-bruh / /ˈbɑː.brə/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: foreign woman; English: variant of Barbara
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Barbra is a variant of the name Barbara, which has roots in the Greek word 'barbaros', meaning 'foreign' or 'strange'. It gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts due to Saint Barbara, a martyr. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages. Barbra became widely recognized in the 20th century, especially due to the fame of singer and actress Barbra Streisand.
Trend Summary
Barbra has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., peaking in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Barbara
- Barb
International Variants
- Barbara (Italian)
- Barbara (Spanish)
- Bárbara (Portuguese)
- Barbe (French)
Famous people named Barbra
Barbra Streisand is an American singer, actress, and filmmaker known for her powerful voice and numerous awards.
Barbra Joan Streisand is a prominent figure in music and film, recognized for her contributions to the entertainment industry.
Barbra Bush was an American author and the daughter of former U.S. President George W. Bush.
Barbra Walters was an influential American broadcast journalist and television personality.
Fictional characters named Barbra
Barbra Gordon is a character in the DC Comics universe, known as Batgirl and a member of the Batman family.
Barbra is a character in the animated series 'The Simpsons', known for her role in various episodes.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Barbra was first seen in the United States in 1882. Barbra has ranked as high as #744 nationally, which occurred in 1966, and has been most popular in New York, California, Illinois, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Barbra has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Barbra (1990)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1913 | 10 |
| 1914 | 9 |
| 1915 | 13 |
| 1916 | 18 |
| 1917 | 14 |
| 1918 | 15 |
| 1919 | 19 |
| 1920 | 12 |
| 1921 | 31 |
| 1922 | 25 |
| 1923 | 32 |
| 1924 | 24 |
| 1925 | 30 |
| 1926 | 32 |
| 1927 | 42 |
| 1928 | 31 |
| 1929 | 52 |
| 1930 | 47 |
| 1931 | 52 |
| 1932 | 56 |
| 1933 | 71 |
| 1934 | 62 |
| 1935 | 78 |
| 1936 | 81 |
| 1937 | 85 |
| 1938 | 89 |
| 1939 | 99 |
| 1940 | 110 |
| 1941 | 86 |
| 1942 | 80 |
| 1943 | 92 |
| 1944 | 90 |
| 1945 | 90 |
| 1946 | 102 |
| 1947 | 124 |
| 1948 | 174 |
| 1949 | 194 |
| 1950 | 209 |
| 1951 | 212 |
| 1952 | 185 |
| 1953 | 200 |
| 1954 | 134 |
| 1955 | 165 |
| 1956 | 134 |
| 1957 | 150 |
| 1958 | 136 |
| 1959 | 140 |
| 1960 | 138 |
| 1961 | 130 |
| 1962 | 128 |
| 1963 | 105 |
| 1964 | 163 |
| 1965 | 236 |
| 1966 | 343 |
| 1967 | 251 |
| 1968 | 195 |
| 1969 | 201 |
| 1970 | 199 |
| 1971 | 164 |
| 1972 | 113 |
| 1973 | 110 |
| 1974 | 108 |
| 1975 | 94 |
| 1976 | 74 |
| 1977 | 104 |
| 1978 | 80 |
| 1979 | 70 |
| 1980 | 86 |
| 1981 | 77 |
| 1982 | 71 |
| 1983 | 53 |
| 1984 | 47 |
| 1985 | 34 |
| 1986 | 34 |
| 1987 | 32 |
| 1988 | 42 |
| 1989 | 38 |
| 1990 | 32 |
| 1991 | 24 |
| 1992 | 23 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 30 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 5 |