Barbara Horn

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Barbara Horn — foreign, stranger
1.5 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Barbara Horn 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 Horn: Cody Horn (born 1988), American actress and model Dimitris Horn (1921–1998), Greek actor Kaniehtiio Horn (born 1986), Canadian actress Kate Horn (1826–1896), Canadian stage actress and director Michelle Horn (born 1987), American actress Charles Edward Horn (1786–1849), English composer Guildo Horn (born 1963), German singer Jana Horn, American folk musician Jim Horn (born 1940), American musician Karl Friedrich Horn (1762–1830), English composer Lawrence Horn (died 2017), American record producer Michael "J" Horn (born 1979), American musician and musical director Paul Horn (musician) (1930–2. 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: Horn

Greek

Cody Horn (born 1988), American actress and model Dimitris Horn (1921–1998), Greek actor Kaniehtiio Horn (born 1986), Canadian actress Kate Horn (1826–1896), Canadian stage actress and director Michelle Horn (born 1987), American actress Charles Edward Horn (1786–1849), English composer Guildo Horn (born 1963), German singer Jana Horn, American folk musician Jim Horn (born 1940), American musician Karl Friedrich Horn (1762–1830), English composer Lawrence Horn (died 2017), American record producer Michael "J" Horn (born 1979), American musician and musical director Paul Horn (musician) (1930–2.

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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 Horn

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 Horn:

8
Expression Number

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

9
Soul Urge Number

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

8
Personality Number

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

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 Horn?
The surname Horn originates from Greek. Cody Horn (born 1988), American actress and model Dimitris Horn (1921–1998), Greek actor Kaniehtiio Horn (born 1986), Canadian actress Kate Horn (1826–1896), Canadian stage actress and director Michelle Horn (born 1987), American actress Charles Edward Horn (1786–1849), English composer Guildo Horn (born 1963), German singer Jana Horn, American folk musician Jim Horn (born 1940), American musician Karl Friedrich Horn (1762–1830), English composer Lawrence Horn (died 2017), American record producer Michael "J" Horn (born 1979), American musician and musical director Paul Horn (musician) (1930–2.
How common is the surname Horn?
The surname Horn is shared by approximately 52K people worldwide.
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