Skip to main content
 
Namesake

A name chosen, not stumbled upon.

Explore
  • All Names
  • Celtic Names
  • Norse Names
  • Rising Names
  • Gender-Neutral Names
More lists
  • Name Collections
  • Hebrew & Biblical
  • Nature Names
  • Literary Names
  • Rare & Beautiful
  • Classic Names
Guides
  • How to Choose a Name
  • Baby Name Checklist
  • Partner Disagreement
  • Popularity Data
  • Pronunciation Test

Made with love for growing families.

PrivacyTermsContactOur storyHow it works

© 2026 Namesake · namesake.baby

Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Barbie — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Barbare|Barclay
EnglishGirl↑↑ Surging

Barbie

BAR-bee · 2 syllables

Share Barbie:
Compare with another name
Girl
#3220
↑↑ Surging
#3220
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 18
Peak rank
#3220 in 2024
5yr change
+982 ranks
Birth frequency
1.4 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #3220 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
English girl names
Barbie

Popularity score: 18  ·  SSA Rank: #3220

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+982 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
7 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Barbie is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
EnglishModernDiminutiveGirlPop CulturePlayfulMid-Century2-syllableNicknameCultural Icon
Character
confident femininityvibrant optimismfashionable creativityplayful ambitionglamorous independence
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Barbies

athleticdeterminedcompetitiveskilledresilient
STRONG
High confidence

Barbie is an English girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #3220 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +982 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#3220 · very rare
Barbie at a Glance
Meaning:Short form of Barbara, derived from Greek 'barbaros' meaning 'foreign' or 'strange'. Popularized as a standalone name in the 20th century, especially through the Barbie doll.
Language root:English · diminutive suffix
Peak rank:#3220 in 2024
5yr change:+982 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Barbie Benton
Actress and model
Barbie Fortado
Tennis player
Similar Sound
BarbBabsBarbieBarbyBarbra
Similar Style
PennyMissyDaisySuzieKiki
Works well with
KenBobbyTommyBillySusiePattyDebbieNancy
You Might Also Like
Penny
English · #747
↓ Declining
Missy
English · #6300
↑↑ Surging
Daisy
English · #76
↑ Rising
Suzie
Hebrew · #4638
↓ Fading
Kiki
Japanese · #8170
↑↑ Surging
Evelyn
English · #8
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Barbie · Overview
Summary

Barbie is an English girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #3220 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 6/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Barbie scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 982 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Modern · Playful character
Barbie carries a playful, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Barbie is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
barbie.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
Explore

Add to watchlists or your list with + Save next to the name above.

Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
Namesake
Name WizardName CollectionsAll NamesName CascadeBaby ShowerMy Name List

Still deciding?

Every naming product helps you find names. Namesake is the only one built to help you choose one.

Score what matters to you. Run names head-to-head. Arrive at the one name you can both explain and defend.

Start the Name Wizard →