Barbie was first introduced on March 9, 1959, which makes her 65 years old as of 2024 in calendar years
. However, Barbie's character was originally designed to be a 19-year-old woman, and Mattel has stated that she is perpetually frozen in time at that age
. If Barbie were to age in real time, she would be about 84 or 85 years old in 2024-2025, but her official "age" remains 19 to maintain her timeless and youthful image
. Despite this, Barbie has had over 250 different careers and many incarnations, symbolizing versatility and inspiration rather than aging
. In summary:
- Barbie's calendar age (since creation): about 65 years (as of 2024)
- Barbie's character age: permanently 19 years old according to Mattel
- If she aged naturally: about 84-85 years old in 2024-2025
