Barbara Carlsen

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Barbara Carlsen — foreign, stranger
1.5 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Barbara Carlsen 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 Carlsen: Carlsen is a Danish-Norwegian patronymic surname meaning "son of Carl". The form Karlsen is cognate. The parallel Swedish forms are Carlsson and Karlsson. Agnete Carlsen (born 1971), Norwegian footballer, world champion and Olympic medalist Audun Carlsen, Norwegian escort and model involved in an incident with the recording artist Boy George in 2007 Christian Thomsen Carl, also referred to as Carlsen (1676–1713), Danish navy officer Dale Carlsen, American businessman Dines Carlsen (1901–1966), American painter Emil Carlsen (1853–1932), American painter Eric Carlsén (born 1982), Swedish curler . 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: Carlsen

Scandinavian

Carlsen is a Danish-Norwegian patronymic surname meaning "son of Carl". The form Karlsen is cognate. The parallel Swedish forms are Carlsson and Karlsson. Agnete Carlsen (born 1971), Norwegian footballer, world champion and Olympic medalist Audun Carlsen, Norwegian escort and model involved in an incident with the recording artist Boy George in 2007 Christian Thomsen Carl, also referred to as Carlsen (1676–1713), Danish navy officer Dale Carlsen, American businessman Dines Carlsen (1901–1966), American painter Emil Carlsen (1853–1932), American painter Eric Carlsén (born 1982), Swedish curler .

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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 Carlsen

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 Carlsen:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Carlsen?
The surname Carlsen originates from Scandinavian. Carlsen is a Danish-Norwegian patronymic surname meaning "son of Carl". The form Karlsen is cognate. The parallel Swedish forms are Carlsson and Karlsson. Agnete Carlsen (born 1971), Norwegian footballer, world champion and Olympic medalist Audun Carlsen, Norwegian escort and model involved in an incident with the recording artist Boy George in 2007 Christian Thomsen Carl, also referred to as Carlsen (1676–1713), Danish navy officer Dale Carlsen, American businessman Dines Carlsen (1901–1966), American painter Emil Carlsen (1853–1932), American painter Eric Carlsén (born 1982), Swedish curler .
What are the origins of the name Barbara Carlsen?
The name Barbara Carlsen combines two different traditions: the first name Barbara has Greek roots, while the surname Carlsen originates from Scandinavian.
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