Barbro is a Scandinavian female given name derived from Old Norse words 'bjarn' meaning bear and 'hofuð' meaning head. It's often associated with strength and leadership, as the name implies someone who has control over her own destiny much like a powerful bear. The name was popularized by Swedish author Selma Lagerlöf in her novel 'Jerusalem', where she used Barbro as one of her main characters. Today, it remains a classic Scandinavian choice for parents looking to honor their Nordic heritage or simply seeking a distinctive yet familiar name for their daughter.
The name Barbro was quite popular during the late 1920s and early 1930s, with a total of 18 babies named Barbro born between 1929 and 1937. The popularity peaked in 1930 with 8 births that year, followed by another peak in 1929 and 1937 with 5 births each.