Barbette
Every Barbette since 1942 — 335 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Barbette
Barbette is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1942, 335 American babies have been named Barbette. Its peak came in 1963, when 30 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Barbette stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Barbette year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
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| 1970 | 10 | #5,083 |
| 1965 | 23 | #2,547 |
| 1960 | 13 | #3,526 |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,258 |
| 1950 | 9 | #3,686 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Barbette in 2025?
Barbette did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Barbette?
335 babies have been named Barbette in the United States since 1942, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Barbette most popular?
Barbette peaked in 1963, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Barbette a boy or girl name?
Barbette is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Barbette rising or falling?
Barbette has been roughly stable over the past decade.