Nicholas Bainbridge

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Nicholas Bainbridge — victory of the people
413K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Nicholas Bainbridge is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Nicholas is a masculine given name of Greek origin. From the Greek Nikolaos (Νικόλαος), composed of nike (victory) and laos (people). Saint Nicholas of Myra inspired the legend of Santa Claus. The surname Bainbridge: Surname Beryl Bainbridge (1932–2010), English novelist Beverley Bainbridge (1940–2016), Australian Olympic swimmer Bill Bainbridge (1922–1966), English footballer Bob Bainbridge, English footballer Christopher Bainbridge (1464?–1514), Archbishop of York and Cardinal Dave Bainbridge, English progressive guitarist and keyboardist David Bainbridge (artist), English writer David Bainbridge (scientist), English scientist Dionne Bainbridge (born 1978), New Zealand Olympic swimmer Emerson Bainbridge (1845–1911), British mining engineer and MP Gilbert Ronald Bainbridge (1925–2003), British nuclear phy. Nicholas is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 413K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Nicholas reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Nicholas

Meaning: victory of the people

Greek

From the Greek Nikolaos (Νικόλαος), composed of nike (victory) and laos (people). Saint Nicholas of Myra inspired the legend of Santa Claus.

Surname: Bainbridge

English

Surname Beryl Bainbridge (1932–2010), English novelist Beverley Bainbridge (1940–2016), Australian Olympic swimmer Bill Bainbridge (1922–1966), English footballer Bob Bainbridge, English footballer Christopher Bainbridge (1464?–1514), Archbishop of York and Cardinal Dave Bainbridge, English progressive guitarist and keyboardist David Bainbridge (artist), English writer David Bainbridge (scientist), English scientist Dionne Bainbridge (born 1978), New Zealand Olympic swimmer Emerson Bainbridge (1845–1911), British mining engineer and MP Gilbert Ronald Bainbridge (1925–2003), British nuclear phy.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Nicholas 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 Nicholas by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Nicholas Bainbridge

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 Nicholas Bainbridge:

8
Expression Number

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

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Nicholas?
The first name Nicholas originates from Greek. From the Greek Nikolaos (Νικόλαος), composed of nike (victory) and laos (people). Saint Nicholas of Myra inspired the legend of Santa Claus.
When was Nicholas most popular?
The name Nicholas reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Bainbridge?
The surname Bainbridge originates from English. Surname Beryl Bainbridge (1932–2010), English novelist Beverley Bainbridge (1940–2016), Australian Olympic swimmer Bill Bainbridge (1922–1966), English footballer Bob Bainbridge, English footballer Christopher Bainbridge (1464?–1514), Archbishop of York and Cardinal Dave Bainbridge, English progressive guitarist and keyboardist David Bainbridge (artist), English writer David Bainbridge (scientist), English scientist Dionne Bainbridge (born 1978), New Zealand Olympic swimmer Emerson Bainbridge (1845–1911), British mining engineer and MP Gilbert Ronald Bainbridge (1925–2003), British nuclear phy.
What are the origins of the name Nicholas Bainbridge?
The name Nicholas Bainbridge combines two different traditions: the first name Nicholas has Greek roots, while the surname Bainbridge originates from English.
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