Barbara Tipton

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Barbara Tipton — foreign, stranger
1.5 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Barbara Tipton 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 Tipton: Alexis Tipton (born 1989), American voice actress Billy Tipton (1914–1989), American jazz musician Eddie Raymond Tipton, perpetrator of Hot Lotto fraud scandal Elizabeth Tipton, American statistician Eric Tipton (1915–2001), American Major League Baseball player and college baseball and football coach Frank Tipton (born 1943), Australian historian Glenn Tipton (born 1947), English guitarist James Tipton, American politician Jennifer Tipton (born 1937), American lighting designer John Tipton (1786–1839), American politician John Tipton (Tennessee frontiersman) (1730–1813), American frontiersman. 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: Tipton

English

Alexis Tipton (born 1989), American voice actress Billy Tipton (1914–1989), American jazz musician Eddie Raymond Tipton, perpetrator of Hot Lotto fraud scandal Elizabeth Tipton, American statistician Eric Tipton (1915–2001), American Major League Baseball player and college baseball and football coach Frank Tipton (born 1943), Australian historian Glenn Tipton (born 1947), English guitarist James Tipton, American politician Jennifer Tipton (born 1937), American lighting designer John Tipton (1786–1839), American politician John Tipton (Tennessee frontiersman) (1730–1813), American frontiersman.

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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 Tipton

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 Tipton:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

9
Soul Urge Number

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

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 Tipton?
The surname Tipton originates from English. Alexis Tipton (born 1989), American voice actress Billy Tipton (1914–1989), American jazz musician Eddie Raymond Tipton, perpetrator of Hot Lotto fraud scandal Elizabeth Tipton, American statistician Eric Tipton (1915–2001), American Major League Baseball player and college baseball and football coach Frank Tipton (born 1943), Australian historian Glenn Tipton (born 1947), English guitarist James Tipton, American politician Jennifer Tipton (born 1937), American lighting designer John Tipton (1786–1839), American politician John Tipton (Tennessee frontiersman) (1730–1813), American frontiersman.
What are the origins of the name Barbara Tipton?
The name Barbara Tipton combines two different traditions: the first name Barbara has Greek roots, while the surname Tipton originates from English.
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