Barbara Burg

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Barbara Burg — foreign, stranger
1.5 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Barbara Burg is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Barbara is a feminine given name of Greek origin. From the Greek Barbaros (Βάρβαρος), meaning "foreign." Saint Barbara is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers. The surname Burg: Avraham Burg (born 1955), Israeli politician, son of Yosef Burg Eugen Burg (1871–1944), German film actor Gustav von Burg (1871–1927), Swiss naturalist, teacher, and writer Hansi Burg (1898–1975), Austrian-born German actress JeAnne Burg (1937–2020), American environmental statistician Josef Burg (1912–2009), Jewish Soviet writer, author, publisher and journalist Mark Burg (born 1959), American film producer and actor Meno Burg (1789–1853), Prussian field officer Robert Burg (1890–1946), German baritone Yosef Burg (1909–1999), Israeli politician, father of Avraham Burg Johann Tobias Bürg (1766. Barbara is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 1.5 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Barbara reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Barbara

Meaning: foreign, stranger

Greek

From the Greek Barbaros (Βάρβαρος), meaning "foreign." Saint Barbara is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers.

Surname: Burg

Hebrew

Avraham Burg (born 1955), Israeli politician, son of Yosef Burg Eugen Burg (1871–1944), German film actor Gustav von Burg (1871–1927), Swiss naturalist, teacher, and writer Hansi Burg (1898–1975), Austrian-born German actress JeAnne Burg (1937–2020), American environmental statistician Josef Burg (1912–2009), Jewish Soviet writer, author, publisher and journalist Mark Burg (born 1959), American film producer and actor Meno Burg (1789–1853), Prussian field officer Robert Burg (1890–1946), German baritone Yosef Burg (1909–1999), Israeli politician, father of Avraham Burg Johann Tobias Bürg (1766.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Barbara is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 22%
Australia 10%
Greece 8%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Barbara by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Barbara Burg

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Barbara Burg:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Barbara?
The first name Barbara originates from Greek. From the Greek Barbaros (Βάρβαρος), meaning "foreign." Saint Barbara is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers.
When was Barbara most popular?
The name Barbara reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Burg?
The surname Burg originates from Hebrew. Avraham Burg (born 1955), Israeli politician, son of Yosef Burg Eugen Burg (1871–1944), German film actor Gustav von Burg (1871–1927), Swiss naturalist, teacher, and writer Hansi Burg (1898–1975), Austrian-born German actress JeAnne Burg (1937–2020), American environmental statistician Josef Burg (1912–2009), Jewish Soviet writer, author, publisher and journalist Mark Burg (born 1959), American film producer and actor Meno Burg (1789–1853), Prussian field officer Robert Burg (1890–1946), German baritone Yosef Burg (1909–1999), Israeli politician, father of Avraham Burg Johann Tobias Bürg (1766.
What are the origins of the name Barbara Burg?
The name Barbara Burg combines two different traditions: the first name Barbara has Greek roots, while the surname Burg originates from Hebrew.
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