Barbie
Barbie is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Foreign or stranger; diminutive form of Barbara.
Origin and history
Barbie is a familiar diminutive of Barbara, which originates from the Greek word 'barbaros' meaning foreign or stranger. While historically used as a diminutive, it became globally recognized following the introduction of the iconic fashion doll by Mattel in 1959. In the United States, it saw peak usage as a given name in the mid-20th century.
Popularity in the United States
4,204 babies in the United States have been named Barbie since 1880. It ranks #2714 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1892.
States where it is most popular
- PA (35.4 %)
- CA (13.2 %)
- TX (11.3 %)
- NY (6.6 %)
- OH (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 21 |
| 1940-1950 | 129 |
| 1950-1960 | 338 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,346 |
| 1970-1980 | 868 |
| 1980-1990 | 515 |
| 1990-2000 | 242 |
| 2000-2010 | 244 |
| 2010-2019 | 292 |
| 2020-2029 | 209 |
Famous people named Barbie
- Barbie Ferreira: Actress, Model
Fun facts
- Ruth Handler named the famous Barbie doll after her daughter, Barbara, in 1959.
- Barbie experienced its highest popularity in the United States during the 1960s.