Girl · #5,851 in 2026

Barbe

Barbe or Barbé is a surname, and may refer to:David Barbarossa, whose real surname is Barbe, English drummer Angelika Barbe, German biologist and politician David Barbe, American musician and producer/engineer François Barbé-Marbois (1745–1837), French politician Ghislain Barbe, Canadian illustrator and artist Helmut Barbe (1927–2021), German composer Henri Barbé (1902–1966), French…

Current Rank
#5,851
Peak Rank
#3,201 (1952)
Total Babies
36
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1952
First Year
1961
Last Year
1952
Peak Year
#3201
Peak Rank
36
Total Count
5
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Barbe

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Barbe or Barbé is a surname, and may refer to:David Barbarossa, whose real surname is Barbe, English drummer Angelika Barbe, German biologist and politician David Barbe, American musician and producer/engineer François Barbé-Marbois (1745–1837), French politician Ghislain Barbe, Canadian illustrator and artist Helmut Barbe (1927–2021), German composer Henri Barbé (1902–1966), French…

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The Story of Barbe

Barbe first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1952, with 12 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1952, when 12 Barbes were born — ranking #3,201 that year. As of 2026, Barbe ranks #5,851 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 36 Barbes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Barbe

Phonetically similar names — useful when Barbe is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Barbe

What does the name Barbe mean?
Barbe or Barbé is a surname, and may refer to:David Barbarossa, whose real surname is Barbe, English drummer Angelika Barbe, German biologist and politician David Barbe, American musician and producer/engineer François Barbé-Marbois (1745–1837), French politician Ghislain Barbe, Canadian illustrator and artist Helmut Barbe (1927–2021), German composer Henri Barbé (1902–1966), French…
How popular is Barbe in 2026?
In 2026, Barbe ranks #5,851 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Barbe most popular?
Barbe reached its peak popularity in 1952, ranking #3,201 that year with 12 babies given the name.
Is Barbe a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Barbe is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Barbe?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Barbe include Ree, Regis, Kathrene. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Barbe

Barbe is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1952 and has accumulated 36 births in the dataset. Barbe's peak popularity came in 1952 when it ranked #3,201. Use the chart and map above to compare Barbe's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.