Nicolas
Nicolas is the French and Spanish form of Nicholas, derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people.' It carries a timeless, international appeal with strong historical roots in early Christianity and European royalty.
Current Popularity
#185 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •The 's' ending distinguishes it from the English spelling Nicholas
- •Easily recognized across multiple languages and cultures
- •Strong nickname potential with Nico being particularly popular in Europe
- •May occasionally face spelling confusion with the more common English variant
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Nicolas Cage
Academy Award-winning Actor
Nicolas Sarkozy
Former President of France
Nicolás Maduro
President of Venezuela
Nicolas Poussin
Influential French Baroque Painter
Statistics
99,521
Total births since 1880
2003
Peak year
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