This is a list of Barbie's friends and family. Main characters Barbara "Barbie" Millicent Roberts (1959–present): A blonde-haired, blue-eyed doll who was born in the fictional town of Willows, Wisconsin. According to the Random House books, the character's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. Barbie's age has fluctuated since she was introduced; early on, Mattel described her as 19 years old, but she is often shown as an older character in adult careers. The first episode of Life in the Dreamhouse even jokes that she is over 43 years old. As of 2021, Barbie has three younger sisters: Skipper, Stacie, and Chelsea. Mattel describes Barbie as strong, confident, and always willing to help her siblings. Kenneth Sean "Ken" Carson (1961–1967, 1969–present): Barbie's boyfriend and the second character added to the line. After a short break in 2004, they officially got back together in 2011. According to the 1960s Random House books, Ken's full name is Kenneth Sean Carson. In Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures, he is one of Barbie's best friends and next-door neighbor. Family members Barbie's sisters Skipper Roberts (1964–2003, 2009–present): The first character added to Barbie's family, Skipper is Barbie's younger sister. Originally around the age of eight, she was changed to a 14-year-old later on. After stopping production in 2003, Skipper dolls returned in 2009 with a new colored streak (usually purple or blue) in her hair. She is one of the main characters in Life in the Dreamhouse and its followups, where Skipper is shown to love technology and gadgets. Stacie Roberts (1990–present): Originally introduced as Kelly in the 1990 Wedding Day Midge gift set as the flower girl, this doll was renamed and re-introduced as Stacie shortly thereafter in 1992, and the Kelly name was instead used for her younger sister. In Life in the Dreamhouse and Dreamhouse Adventures, Stacie is shown to be a competitive, skilled athlete. She has her own line of sports-themed dolls called "Team Stacie". Chelsea/Kelly Roberts (1995–2010 as Kelly, 2011–present as Chelsea): Barbie's youngest sister, approximately 6 years old later 7. Chelsea loves the colour pink, followed from her older sister Barbie. She also has a pet called Blissa and loves strawberry shortcake as that was her birthday cake flavour. She has blonde hair and blue eyes. Chelsea is the star of her own series, Barbie: Dreamtopia. Barbie's parents George Roberts (1960–present): George is Barbie, Skipper, Stacie and Chelsea's dad and the