Nicholas
Nicholas is a classic Greek name meaning 'victory of the people,' derived from 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people). The name has strong historical and religious significance, most notably associated with Saint Nicholas, the 4th-century bishop who inspired the legend of Santa Claus.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 3,105. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 8,601
- 2012: 7,742
- 2013: 7,147
- 2014: 6,779
- 2015: 6,263
- 2016: 5,765
- 2017: 5,372
- 2018: 4,847
- 2019: 4,642
- 2020: 4,065
- 2021: 3,866
- 2022: 3,643
- 2023: 3,261
- 2024: 3,038
- 2025: 3,115
- 2026 (projected): 3,105
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Has international appeal with variations in many cultures
- •Strong nickname options allow flexibility as child grows
- •Associated with generosity and kindness through Saint Nicholas tradition
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Nicholas Cage
Actor
Nicholas Hoult
Actor
Nicolaus Copernicus
Astronomer
Tsar Nicholas II
Last Emperor of Russia
Statistics
926,047
Total births since 1880
1995
Peak year
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