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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: NIK-oh-luhs //ˈnɪk.ə.ləs//
Origin: Greek; Latin
Meaning: Greek: Victory of the people; Latin: Victorious
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Nickolas is derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, which is composed of the elements 'nikē,' meaning 'victory,' and 'laos,' meaning 'people.' This etymological origin reflects a meaning akin to 'victory of the people.' The name entered the English language through Latin, where it was adapted as Nicolaus, and subsequently through Old French as Nicolas before becoming Nickolas in English. The transition from Greek to Latin and then to English illustrates the name's journey through various cultures and languages, maintaining its core meaning throughout.
Historically, the name Nickolas has been borne by several notable figures, most prominently Saint Nicholas of Myra, a 4th-century bishop known for his generosity and later becoming the inspiration for the modern figure of Santa Claus. His feast day is celebrated on December 6, and he is recognized as the patron saint of children, sailors, and merchants.
The name gained further prominence through the Latin Vulgate translation of the Bible, which included references to various individuals named Nicholas, contributing to its spread in Christian contexts during the Middle Ages. Culturally, the name Nickolas has resonated through various traditions and stories, often symbolizing generosity and kindness, traits associated with Saint Nicholas.
The name has also inspired numerous diminutive forms, such as Nick and Nicky, which have been used in various cultures. The enduring legacy of Nickolas is evident in its continued use across different languages and cultures, often associated with positive attributes and historical significance.
Famous people named Nickolas
In this section, you will find notable people named Nickolas. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Nickolas who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Nickolas who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Nickolas Ashford is a songwriter and producer best known for Ain't No Mountain High Enough, I'm Every Woman, and Solid.
Fictional characters named Nickolas
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Nickolas is a fictional character from the video game series The Legend of Zelda. He is a key figure in the lore surrounding the games, often associated with the themes of courage and adventure.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nickolas was first seen in the United States in 1882.
Nickolas has ranked as high as #496 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in California, New York, Michigan, Texas, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Nickolas has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Nickolas is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Nickolas was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Nickolas (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 16 | |
| TX | 15 | |
| CA | 12 | |
| NY | 7 | |
| IL | 7 | |
| OH | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Nickolas.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 113 |
| 2023 | 130 |
| 2022 | 133 |
| 2021 | 168 |
| 2020 | 195 |
| 2019 | 208 |
| 2018 | 265 |
| 2017 | 222 |
| 2016 | 300 |
| 2015 | 339 |
| 2014 | 335 |
| 2013 | 380 |
| 2012 | 457 |
| 2011 | 463 |
| 2010 | 565 |
| 2009 | 621 |
| 2008 | 739 |
| 2007 | 842 |
| 2006 | 938 |
| 2005 | 939 |
| 2004 | 1,069 |
| 2003 | 911 |
| 2002 | 891 |
| 2001 | 973 |
| 2000 | 1,089 |
| 1999 | 1,138 |
| 1998 | 1,156 |
| 1997 | 1,083 |
| 1996 | 1,067 |
| 1995 | 1,052 |
| 1994 | 1,080 |
| 1993 | 1,084 |
| 1992 | 1,069 |
| 1991 | 1,002 |
| 1990 | 998 |
| 1989 | 1,048 |
| 1988 | 823 |
| 1987 | 789 |
| 1986 | 756 |
| 1985 | 671 |
| 1984 | 619 |
| 1983 | 648 |
| 1982 | 589 |
| 1981 | 614 |
| 1980 | 680 |
| 1979 | 607 |
| 1978 | 574 |
| 1977 | 270 |
| 1976 | 173 |
| 1975 | 138 |
| 1974 | 122 |
| 1973 | 136 |
| 1972 | 119 |
| 1971 | 111 |
| 1970 | 130 |
| 1969 | 102 |
| 1968 | 121 |
| 1967 | 99 |
| 1966 | 85 |
| 1965 | 74 |
| 1964 | 83 |
| 1963 | 79 |
| 1962 | 90 |
| 1961 | 86 |
| 1960 | 91 |
| 1959 | 79 |
| 1958 | 97 |
| 1957 | 102 |
| 1956 | 106 |
| 1955 | 97 |
| 1954 | 108 |
| 1953 | 88 |
| 1952 | 115 |
| 1951 | 119 |
| 1950 | 92 |
| 1949 | 95 |
| 1948 | 79 |
| 1947 | 92 |
| 1946 | 65 |
| 1945 | 65 |
| 1944 | 64 |
| 1943 | 85 |
| 1942 | 87 |
| 1941 | 75 |
| 1940 | 61 |
| 1939 | 55 |
| 1938 | 61 |
| 1937 | 51 |
| 1936 | 66 |
| 1935 | 57 |
| 1934 | 69 |
| 1933 | 72 |
| 1932 | 76 |
| 1931 | 65 |
| 1930 | 113 |
| 1929 | 93 |
| 1928 | 123 |
| 1927 | 142 |
| 1926 | 132 |
| 1925 | 135 |
| 1924 | 155 |
| 1923 | 132 |
| 1922 | 125 |
| 1921 | 125 |
| 1920 | 140 |
| 1919 | 131 |
| 1918 | 140 |
| 1917 | 134 |
| 1916 | 109 |
| 1915 | 92 |
| 1914 | 91 |
| 1913 | 55 |
| 1912 | 45 |
| 1911 | 16 |
| 1910 | 10 |
| 1909 | 14 |
| 1908 | 9 |
| 1907 | 8 |
| 1906 | 8 |
| 1904 | 8 |
| 1902 | 6 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1896 | 6 |
| 1894 | 6 |
| 1888 | 6 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1884 | 7 |
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1882 | 7 |