#1852024 rank
2003peak year
92,850babies named Nicolas since 1880
▼ 7%5-year trend
Nicolas popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Nicolas mean?
The French form of Greek Nikolaos, from nike 'victory' and laos 'people'. The name spread everywhere through Saint Nicholas.
OriginGreek
Syllables3
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Nicolas
Same era, same vibe — if you like Nicolas, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Nicolass
- Nicolas Cage, actor
Spellings & variants
NicholasNikolaNiccolo
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