Nicholas Dahlgren
Name meaning, origin and global statistics
Nicholas Dahlgren 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 Dahlgren: Dahlgren is a Swedish surname. As of 2014, 51.5% of all known bearers of the surname Dahlgren were residents of Sweden (frequency 1:1,568), 37.6% of the United States (1:78,773), 2.7% of Finland (1:16,759), 2.3% of Canada (1:130,028), 2.2% of Norway (1:19,260) and 1.5% of Denmark (1:31,711). In Sweden, the frequency of the surname was higher than national average (1:1,568) in the following counties: 1. Västerbotten County (1:699) 6. Västra Götaland County (1:1,257) 7. Östergötland County (1:1,314) 8. 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: Dahlgren
English
Dahlgren is a Swedish surname. As of 2014, 51.5% of all known bearers of the surname Dahlgren were residents of Sweden (frequency 1:1,568), 37.6% of the United States (1:78,773), 2.7% of Finland (1:16,759), 2.3% of Canada (1:130,028), 2.2% of Norway (1:19,260) and 1.5% of Denmark (1:31,711). In Sweden, the frequency of the surname was higher than national average (1:1,568) in the following counties: 1. Västerbotten County (1:699) 6. Västra Götaland County (1:1,257) 7. Östergötland County (1:1,314) 8.
Geographic Distribution
The first name Nicholas is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:
Popularity Over Time
Popularity of the name Nicholas by decade, based on birth registration data:
Notable People Named Nicholas Dahlgren
- Adrien Brody (film actor, 1973)
- Nicholas Hoult (film actor, 1989)
- Nick Jonas (pop musician, 1992)
- Nick Nolte (film actor, 1941)
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 Dahlgren:
Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.
Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.
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 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 Dahlgren?
- The surname Dahlgren originates from English. Dahlgren is a Swedish surname. As of 2014, 51.5% of all known bearers of the surname Dahlgren were residents of Sweden (frequency 1:1,568), 37.6% of the United States (1:78,773), 2.7% of Finland (1:16,759), 2.3% of Canada (1:130,028), 2.2% of Norway (1:19,260) and 1.5% of Denmark (1:31,711). In Sweden, the frequency of the surname was higher than national average (1:1,568) in the following counties: 1. Västerbotten County (1:699) 6. Västra Götaland County (1:1,257) 7. Östergötland County (1:1,314) 8.
- What are the origins of the name Nicholas Dahlgren?
- The name Nicholas Dahlgren combines two different traditions: the first name Nicholas has Greek roots, while the surname Dahlgren originates from English.