Babs is an English diminutive of Barbara, which originated from the Latin 'Barbara', meaning 'foreign' or 'strange'. It gained popularity as a nickname during the Victorian era and has since been used independently as a given name. The name Babs is often associated with simplicity and approachability due to its informal nature.
The name Babs experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with several peaks and troughs between 1927 and 1963. The highest number of births recorded was 19 in 1961, while some years saw as few as 6 births (in 1929, 1950, and 1953). Overall, there were a total of 285 babies named Babs born during this period.