Barbara Heise

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Barbara Heise — foreign, stranger
1.5 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Barbara Heise 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 Heise: People with the surname Bob Heise (born 1947), American Major League Baseball player David R. Heise (born 1937), American sociologist Georg Arnold Heise (1778–1851), an influential German legal scholar Peter Arnold Heise (1830–1879), Danish composer (Drot og marsk, "King and Marshal") Philip Heise (born 1991), German footballer Taylor Heise (born 2000), American ice hockey player William Heise, American film director, The Kiss (1896) Heise, Idaho, a community in the United States Heise (company), German publishing house (including Heise Online) 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: Heise

English

People with the surname Bob Heise (born 1947), American Major League Baseball player David R. Heise (born 1937), American sociologist Georg Arnold Heise (1778–1851), an influential German legal scholar Peter Arnold Heise (1830–1879), Danish composer (Drot og marsk, "King and Marshal") Philip Heise (born 1991), German footballer Taylor Heise (born 2000), American ice hockey player William Heise, American film director, The Kiss (1896) Heise, Idaho, a community in the United States Heise (company), German publishing house (including Heise Online)

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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 Heise

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 Heise:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

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 Heise?
The surname Heise originates from English. People with the surname Bob Heise (born 1947), American Major League Baseball player David R. Heise (born 1937), American sociologist Georg Arnold Heise (1778–1851), an influential German legal scholar Peter Arnold Heise (1830–1879), Danish composer (Drot og marsk, "King and Marshal") Philip Heise (born 1991), German footballer Taylor Heise (born 2000), American ice hockey player William Heise, American film director, The Kiss (1896) Heise, Idaho, a community in the United States Heise (company), German publishing house (including Heise Online)
What are the origins of the name Barbara Heise?
The name Barbara Heise combines two different traditions: the first name Barbara has Greek roots, while the surname Heise originates from English.
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