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Barbie

Recorded 1936–2025 · United States

Barbie was most popular in 1964, when 190 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,298 that year. In 2025 it ranked #7,425, with 33 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 4,204 people named Barbie.

Most popular in1964
Rank that year#1,298
Births that year190
Total since 18804,204

Barbie over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Barbie’s peak in 1964. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org