Find out how popular the first name Sixten has been for the last 1 years (from 2014 to 2014) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Sixten by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Sixten is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2014, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Sixten.

The history of the first name Sixten

The name Sixten is a Scandinavian name of Swedish origin, derived from the combination of the Old Norse words "sixt" meaning "sixth" and "ten" meaning "ten." It was initially used as a surname, referring to someone who was the sixth son in a family or the sixth landowner in a village.

In the Middle Ages, the name gained popularity as a given name in Sweden and other Scandinavian countries. Some linguists suggest that the name may have been influenced by the Latin name "Sixtus," which was derived from the Roman numeral "sextus," meaning "sixth."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sixten dates back to the 13th century, when a Swedish nobleman named Sixten Johansson was mentioned in a historical document from the Uppland region. However, it was not until the 16th and 17th centuries that the name gained widespread usage among the Swedish population.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Sixten. One of the most famous was Sixten Ehrling (1909-2005), a Swedish businessman and industrialist who founded the Sixth AP Fund, a national pension fund in Sweden. Another prominent figure was Sixten Gemzell (1909-2003), a Swedish sculptor and artist known for his monumental public works.

In the realm of literature, Sixten Hebbe (1828-1900) was a Swedish novelist and poet who wrote extensively about rural life in Sweden during the 19th century. Sixten Rahmn (1908-1983) was a Swedish author and journalist who gained recognition for his historical novels and non-fiction works.

Lastly, Sixten Ehrling (1894-1974) was a Swedish military officer and politician who served as the Governor of Stockholm County from 1946 to 1960. He played a significant role in the development of Stockholm during the post-war period.

While the name Sixten is primarily associated with Swedish and Scandinavian cultures, it has also been adopted in other parts of the world, though to a lesser extent. The name's unique blend of numerical and linguistic origins adds to its distinctiveness and historical significance.

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