Nicholus Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationNIK-oh-lus / ˈnɪkələsGreek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: Victory of the people; Latin: People's victory
Historical & Cultural Background
Nicholus is derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, which combines the elements 'nikē' (victory) and 'laos' (people). The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts due to Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop known for his generosity. Over time, the name has evolved into various forms and has been used widely across Europe and beyond.
Trend Summary
The name Nicholus has seen limited use in the United States, with a preference for the more common variant Nicholas.
Similar Names
Variants
- Nicholas
- Nikolas
International Variants
- Nicolás (Spanish)
- Nicolas (French)
- Nicola (Italian)
- Nikolai (Russian)
Famous people named Nicholus
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Fictional characters named Nicholus
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nicholus was first seen in the United States in 1963. Nicholus has ranked as high as #1052 nationally, which occurred in 1978, and has been most popular in California, Georgia, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Nicholus has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nicholus (2002)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1978 | 47 |
| 1979 | 47 |
| 1980 | 37 |
| 1981 | 36 |
| 1982 | 32 |
| 1983 | 25 |
| 1984 | 25 |
| 1985 | 27 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 23 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 30 |
| 1992 | 20 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 26 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 27 |
| 1999 | 26 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2015 | 6 |