Barbara Turnage

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Barbara Turnage — foreign, stranger
1.5 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Barbara Turnage 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 Turnage: (Charles Scott Turnage) (1948-1988) United States Army, Awarded Silver Star, April 13th 1967 For Gallantry in Action. Allen H. Turnage (1891–1971), United States Marine Corps General Frederick E. Turnage (1936–2011), North Carolina city councillor and former mayor of Rocky Mount Jean A. Turnage (1926–2015), Chief Justice of the Montana Supreme Court Mark-Anthony Turnage (born 1960), English composer of classical music Sheila Turnage (fl. 2010s), American author Thomas K. 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: Turnage

English

(Charles Scott Turnage) (1948-1988) United States Army, Awarded Silver Star, April 13th 1967 For Gallantry in Action. Allen H. Turnage (1891–1971), United States Marine Corps General Frederick E. Turnage (1936–2011), North Carolina city councillor and former mayor of Rocky Mount Jean A. Turnage (1926–2015), Chief Justice of the Montana Supreme Court Mark-Anthony Turnage (born 1960), English composer of classical music Sheila Turnage (fl. 2010s), American author Thomas K.

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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 Turnage

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 Turnage:

3
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

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

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 Turnage?
The surname Turnage originates from English. (Charles Scott Turnage) (1948-1988) United States Army, Awarded Silver Star, April 13th 1967 For Gallantry in Action. Allen H. Turnage (1891–1971), United States Marine Corps General Frederick E. Turnage (1936–2011), North Carolina city councillor and former mayor of Rocky Mount Jean A. Turnage (1926–2015), Chief Justice of the Montana Supreme Court Mark-Anthony Turnage (born 1960), English composer of classical music Sheila Turnage (fl. 2010s), American author Thomas K.
What are the origins of the name Barbara Turnage?
The name Barbara Turnage combines two different traditions: the first name Barbara has Greek roots, while the surname Turnage originates from English.
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