Barbie’s Siblings, Birthday, Full Name, and Other Fun Facts

If you search the Internet and ask about Barbie’s siblings you would likely get diverse answers about their names and how many they are. Even Barbie-related toys released in the past don't have definite representations on who they are. It’s probably because some of the characters (or dolls) have been discontinued or renamed – and new ones have been added as well.

However, three of these names remain steady and their respective dolls are available on the market to this day. They are Skipper, Stacie, and Chelsea.

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Barbie's Sisters in Pop Culture

In popular culture, Barbie has three younger sisters. They are:

• Skipper

Skipper is Barbie’s first sister who debuted in 1964. She was Barbie’s little sister back then and was 10 years old when she was first introduced. Today, she comes as a teenage girl doll with dark brown hair, sometimes brunette, and pink/purple highlights. When it comes to tech and gadgets, she’s the one Barbie can count on.

• Stacie

Anastasia Roberts or Stacie (her nickname) is the sporty sister of Barbie who loves adventure and mystery. Being the most athletic among the sisters, she has a bucket list of crazy sports she wants to do. She appears as a preteen doll with light brown or honey blonde hair and green eyes. Her favourite sports are basketball and football.

• Chelsea

Barbie’s youngest sister, Chelsea, was introduced in 2010. Coincidentally, the youngest is also the latest Barbie sister doll released on the market. She appears as a little girl with blue eyes and light blonde hair. She is the friendliest among Barbie’s sisters, and it shows on her playsets and accessories such as the Chelsea and Friends series.

The Lesser Known Characters

Mattel, the company who owns the Barbie toy line, always has something up its sleeves. The following "Barbie siblings" are not part of canon, but who knows, Mattel might decide to bring them back to the scene.

• Todd

Before Stacie and Chelsea were introduced, Barbie and Skipper had a younger brother – and his name was Todd. His character doll was available on the market from 1965 to 1971. The name Todd would appear again but not anymore as her brother, but as one of Barbie's friends. Guess what? He also had a twin sister!

• Tutti

Tutti is Todd’s twin sister. Together with Todd, she appeared in 1965 and got discontinued in 1971. After being ceased, some people confused her for Stacie – probably because Tutti was replaced by Kelly, who in turn got replaced by Stacie.

• Kelly

Known as Shelly in Europe, Kelly was brought to life as Barbie’s sister along with Skipper in the1990s. She was discontinued in 2010 and would be replaced by Stacie the following year.

• Krissy

Prior to Chelsea’s existence as the youngest sister among the siblings, Barbie had a baby sister. Krissy was a baby doll released in 1999 along the Barbie line of toys, but was ceased in 2001. She re-appeared in the browser game called “Let's Baby-Sit Baby Krissy” and in the 2015 playset Barbie Fashionistas with Millie.

The Timeless Barbie Doll

It’s easy to see why children of all ages, especially little girls, with Barbie and her franchise. The characters and their respective accessories keep on evolving. We can expect Mattel to keep releasing new concepts that go with the times for Barbie, her sisters, and her friends; so her fans will continue to enjoy collecting her toy line for many years to come.

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In fact, Barbie is more that just a doll; her name represents a franchise that encompasses a wide array of merchandise and entertainment media platforms including animated and live-action movies, 3D animation series, motion capture films (like the Barbie Diaries), video games, and even her own publication called the Barbie Magazine.

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Is Barbie Based on a Real Person?

Barbie isn't based on a real person, there is actually a Ukrainian model who is famous for her resemblance to Barbie. Her name is Valeria Lukyanova. Of course, there are many people who participate in cosplays and are made-up and dressed-up to look like Barbie, but Ms Lukyanova is said to be a “natural.”

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Valeria Lukyanova | Photo c/o CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

When Is Barbie’s Birthday?

The Barbie Doll was conceptualised by Ruth Handler, one of the owners of the popular toy company Mattel. Since then, Barbie has become a name that has marked the childhood memories of millions of people, especially girls, worldwide. So how did Ms Handler come up with the idea of a doll that is now known to be a historic yet time-tested icon in the toy industry, providing happiness to children across many generations?

At that time, Ruth was watching her little daughter making paper dolls and pretend-playing them with grownup roles. She saw an opportunity to fill a void in the toy market. During those days, there weren't any dolls that look like grownups – most (if not all) of the dolls back then were baby dolls and plush dolls or soft toys. Ruth flew to Germany where she got some help in making her doll idea into a fully playable adult-looking doll, suitable for children.

On 9 March 1959, the first ever Barbie Doll was showcased at the American International Toy Fair held in New York. Majority of toy historians consider this date as Barbie’s birthday.

What is Barbie's Full Name?

Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. Ruth Handler named her after her daughter, Barbara Handler.

Who Are Barbie's Parents?

For a long while, people thought that Barbie had no known parents. However, because Barbie has her own universe (albeit fictional), it's just right that she has a mother and a father. Her dad's name is George Roberts and her mum's is Margaret Roberts. They live in the fictional town called Willows in Wisconsin.

Kids of All Ages Love Barbie Dolls

Just about every little girl loves Barbie, and this is the reason why Mattel keeps on producing and releasing new models of Barbie dolls and playsets. If you are a fan of Barbie and you consider yourself as Barbie's friend, then it's likely that owning one Barbie doll won't be enough! Mr Toys offers you an amazing assortment of fashion fever dolls and playsets made by Mattel – including the Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures playset and the Barbie Teenage Fashion Model line.

What makes Barbie interesting to children is that she can be anything – she can be a vet, pilot, cowgirl, mermaid, fairy, princess, and president. It is Mattel’s way of saying to children that they can be anything they choose to be. Barbie is not just a doll but a persona that kids can look up to.

If you are planning to buy a gift for the little princess in the family, then maybe you should go for a Barbie doll or playset. There are so many options you can choose from – you won’t go wrong with Barbie! In the meantime, be sure to watch Barbie The Movie with Margot Robbie.