Barbie
Barbie: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หbษษนbi/ ยท /หbษหbi/
Meaning and origin of Barbie
- A diminutive of the female given name Barbara.
Etymology
From Barbara + -ie.
How popular is Barbie?
Since 1880, 4,204 girls in the U.S. have been named Barbie. Its highest rank for girls was #756 in 1964. In 2025, 33 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Barbie
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Barbie
Names that peaked around the same time as Barbie and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Barbie FAQ
What does the name Barbie mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Barbara. From Barbara + -ie.
How popular is the name Barbie?
Since 1880, 4,204 girls in the U.S. have been named Barbie. Its highest rank for girls was #756 in 1964. In 2025, 33 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Barbie a boy or girl name?
Barbie is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 4,204 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.