Dennis Billington

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Dennis Billington — of Dionysus
623K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Dennis Billington is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Dennis is a masculine given name of Greek origin. From the Greek Dionysios, the name of the god of wine (Dionysus). Via Latin Dionysius and French Denis. The surname Billington: Billington is an English surname arising from several places in Lancashire and Staffordshire, and possibly Bedfordshire. Adeline Billington (1826–1917), English actress and teacher Clyde Billington Jr. (1934–2018), American businessman, chemist, and politician Craig Billington (born 1966), retired Canadian ice hockey goaltender Elizabeth Billington (1765–1818), British opera singer Francelia Billington (1895–1934), American actress Fred Billington (1862–1917), English singer and actor Geoff Billington, British showjumper James Billington (1847 – 1901), English executioner James H. Dennis is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 623K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Dennis reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Dennis

Meaning: of Dionysus

Greek

From the Greek Dionysios, the name of the god of wine (Dionysus). Via Latin Dionysius and French Denis.

Surname: Billington

English

Billington is an English surname arising from several places in Lancashire and Staffordshire, and possibly Bedfordshire. Adeline Billington (1826–1917), English actress and teacher Clyde Billington Jr. (1934–2018), American businessman, chemist, and politician Craig Billington (born 1966), retired Canadian ice hockey goaltender Elizabeth Billington (1765–1818), British opera singer Francelia Billington (1895–1934), American actress Fred Billington (1862–1917), English singer and actor Geoff Billington, British showjumper James Billington (1847 – 1901), English executioner James H.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 22%
Australia 9%
Greece 8%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Dennis Billington

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 Dennis Billington:

8
Expression Number

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

11
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Dennis?
The first name Dennis originates from Greek. From the Greek Dionysios, the name of the god of wine (Dionysus). Via Latin Dionysius and French Denis.
When was Dennis most popular?
The name Dennis reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Billington?
The surname Billington originates from English. Billington is an English surname arising from several places in Lancashire and Staffordshire, and possibly Bedfordshire. Adeline Billington (1826–1917), English actress and teacher Clyde Billington Jr. (1934–2018), American businessman, chemist, and politician Craig Billington (born 1966), retired Canadian ice hockey goaltender Elizabeth Billington (1765–1818), British opera singer Francelia Billington (1895–1934), American actress Fred Billington (1862–1917), English singer and actor Geoff Billington, British showjumper James Billington (1847 – 1901), English executioner James H.
What are the origins of the name Dennis Billington?
The name Dennis Billington combines two different traditions: the first name Dennis has Greek roots, while the surname Billington originates from English.
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