Barbara Stribling

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Barbara Stribling — foreign, stranger
1.5 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Barbara Stribling 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 Stribling: Bill Stribling (1927–2006), American football end in the National Football League Channing Stribling (born 1994), American football player Cornelius Stribling (1796–1880), rear admiral in the United States Navy De'Zhaun Stribling (born 2002), American football player Melissa Stribling (1927–1992), Scottish film and television actress Michael Stribling (born 1951), American musician, best known for his series of New Age albums Robert Mackey Stribling (1833–1914), doctor, soldier and representative to the Virginia House of Delegates Thomas Sigismund Stribling (1881–1965), American writer and law. 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: Stribling

Scottish

Bill Stribling (1927–2006), American football end in the National Football League Channing Stribling (born 1994), American football player Cornelius Stribling (1796–1880), rear admiral in the United States Navy De'Zhaun Stribling (born 2002), American football player Melissa Stribling (1927–1992), Scottish film and television actress Michael Stribling (born 1951), American musician, best known for his series of New Age albums Robert Mackey Stribling (1833–1914), doctor, soldier and representative to the Virginia House of Delegates Thomas Sigismund Stribling (1881–1965), American writer and law.

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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 Stribling

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 Stribling:

9
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Personality Number

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

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 Stribling?
The surname Stribling originates from Scottish. Bill Stribling (1927–2006), American football end in the National Football League Channing Stribling (born 1994), American football player Cornelius Stribling (1796–1880), rear admiral in the United States Navy De'Zhaun Stribling (born 2002), American football player Melissa Stribling (1927–1992), Scottish film and television actress Michael Stribling (born 1951), American musician, best known for his series of New Age albums Robert Mackey Stribling (1833–1914), doctor, soldier and representative to the Virginia House of Delegates Thomas Sigismund Stribling (1881–1965), American writer and law.
What are the origins of the name Barbara Stribling?
The name Barbara Stribling combines two different traditions: the first name Barbara has Greek roots, while the surname Stribling originates from Scottish.
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