Find out how popular the first name Nicodemus has been for the last 49 years (from 1975 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Nicodemus by gender

Based on the last 49 years of data, Nicodemus is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 36 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Nicodemus.

The history of the first name Nicodemus

The name Nicodemus has its origins in the Greek language and culture. It is derived from the Greek words "nikos" meaning "victory" and "demos" meaning "people". The name is a compound word that can be translated to mean "victory of the people" or "conquering the masses".

Nicodemus is a name that appears in the New Testament of the Bible. He was a Pharisee and a member of the Jewish ruling council who is mentioned in the Gospel of John. According to the biblical account, Nicodemus visited Jesus at night to learn more about his teachings, and later assisted Joseph of Arimathea in burying Jesus after his crucifixion.

The earliest recorded use of the name Nicodemus dates back to the 1st century AD, likely inspired by the biblical figure. Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne this name.

One of the most famous bearers of the name was Nicodemus, a 5th-century saint and scholar from Brittany in northwestern France. He lived from around 420 to 530 AD and was known for his devotion to Christianity and his writings on theology and philosophy.

Another notable Nicodemus was Nicodemus Frischlin, a German scholar, poet, and satirist who lived from 1547 to 1590. He was known for his satirical plays and poems that criticized the religious and political establishment of his time.

In the 17th century, Nicodemus Tessin the Elder (1615-1681) was a Swedish architect and designer who is best known for his work on the Drottningholm Palace in Stockholm.

Nicodemus Tessin the Younger (1654-1728) was the son of Nicodemus Tessin the Elder and also a renowned architect in Sweden. He is particularly famous for designing the Royal Palace in Stockholm.

Another historical figure with the name Nicodemus was Nicodemus Frischlin (1590-1668), a German composer and musician who lived during the Baroque era.

Data source

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