Barbra
Barbra: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Barbra
- A female given name from Latin, a nonstandard spelling of Barbara. Associated with Barbra Streisand, who changed the spelling of her name from Barbara.
How popular is Barbra?
Since 1880, 7,758 girls in the U.S. have been named Barbra. Its highest rank for girls was #512 in 1966. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Barbra FAQ
What does the name Barbra mean?
A female given name from Latin, a nonstandard spelling of Barbara. Associated with Barbra Streisand, who changed the spelling of her name from Barbara.
What is the origin of the name Barbra?
Barbra is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Barbra?
Since 1880, 7,758 girls in the U.S. have been named Barbra. Its highest rank for girls was #512 in 1966. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Barbra a boy or girl name?
Barbra is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 7,758 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.