Dallas Brigham

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Dallas Brigham — English
36K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Dallas Brigham is a name that combines English origins. The first name Dallas is a masculine given name of English origin. Dallas is a surname of Scottish and English origin, as well as a given name. When of Scottish origin the name is a habitational name, derived from Dallas near Forres. This place-name is likely derived from the British dol "meadow" + gwas "dwelling" (compare Gaelic dail + fas). This name also appears in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. When of English origin the name is a habitational name, derived from the Old English dæl, or Old Norse dalr "valley" + hus "house". An example of such a derivation is Dalehouse in North Yorkshire. The surname Brigham: Asa Brigham (1788–1844), Texas politician and businessman Albert Perry Brigham (1855–1932), American geologist and clergyman. Amariah Brigham (1798–1849), American psychiatrist Besmilr Brigham (1913–2000), American poet and writer of short stories Bud Brigham (born 1961), American billionaire oil and gas developer Carl Brigham (1890–1943), American psychologist at Princeton University, developer of the progenitor of the SAT test Charles Brigham (1841–1925), American architect Dorcas Brigham (1896–1986), American botanist, horticulturist Elijah Brigham Bryant (born 1995), American basketball pl. Dallas is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 36K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Dallas reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Dallas

English

Dallas is a surname of Scottish and English origin, as well as a given name. When of Scottish origin the name is a habitational name, derived from Dallas near Forres. This place-name is likely derived from the British dol "meadow" + gwas "dwelling" (compare Gaelic dail + fas). This name also appears in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. When of English origin the name is a habitational name, derived from the Old English dæl, or Old Norse dalr "valley" + hus "house". An example of such a derivation is Dalehouse in North Yorkshire.

Surname: Brigham

English

Asa Brigham (1788–1844), Texas politician and businessman Albert Perry Brigham (1855–1932), American geologist and clergyman. Amariah Brigham (1798–1849), American psychiatrist Besmilr Brigham (1913–2000), American poet and writer of short stories Bud Brigham (born 1961), American billionaire oil and gas developer Carl Brigham (1890–1943), American psychologist at Princeton University, developer of the progenitor of the SAT test Charles Brigham (1841–1925), American architect Dorcas Brigham (1896–1986), American botanist, horticulturist Elijah Brigham Bryant (born 1995), American basketball pl.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Dallas is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 11%
Canada 11%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Dallas by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Dallas Brigham

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 Dallas Brigham:

8
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Dallas?
The first name Dallas originates from English. Dallas is a surname of Scottish and English origin, as well as a given name. When of Scottish origin the name is a habitational name, derived from Dallas near Forres. This place-name is likely derived from the British dol "meadow" + gwas "dwelling" (compare Gaelic dail + fas). This name also appears in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. When of English origin the name is a habitational name, derived from the Old English dæl, or Old Norse dalr "valley" + hus "house". An example of such a derivation is Dalehouse in North Yorkshire.
When was Dallas most popular?
The name Dallas reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Brigham?
The surname Brigham originates from English. Asa Brigham (1788–1844), Texas politician and businessman Albert Perry Brigham (1855–1932), American geologist and clergyman. Amariah Brigham (1798–1849), American psychiatrist Besmilr Brigham (1913–2000), American poet and writer of short stories Bud Brigham (born 1961), American billionaire oil and gas developer Carl Brigham (1890–1943), American psychologist at Princeton University, developer of the progenitor of the SAT test Charles Brigham (1841–1925), American architect Dorcas Brigham (1896–1986), American botanist, horticulturist Elijah Brigham Bryant (born 1995), American basketball pl.
How common is the surname Brigham?
The surname Brigham is shared by approximately 6K people worldwide.
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