Nicholas Boy

Popularity: #115 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationNIK-uh-lus / /ˈnɪk.ə.ləs/

Greek; Latin

Meaning

Greek: victory of the people; Latin: victorious people

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Nicholas has roots in the Greek name Nikolaos, which means 'victory of the people.' It has been widely used in Christian contexts, particularly due to Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop known for his generosity. The name gained popularity in various cultures and languages over centuries, becoming a common name in many Christian communities. Nicholas has been a favored name among royalty and nobility throughout history.

Trend Summary

Nicholas has consistently been a popular name in the United States, often ranking within the top 100 names for boys.

Similar Names

NicolasDominicMatthiasSebastianJonathanTheodoreMaximilianJulian

Variants

  • Nick
  • Nico
  • Nicolai

International Variants

  • Nicolás (Spanish)
  • Nicolas (French)
  • Nikola (Slavic)
  • Nicola (Italian)

Famous people named Nicholas

Nicholas Copernicus was a Renaissance mathematician and astronomer who formulated a model of the universe that placed the Sun rather than the Earth at its center.

Nicholas Sparks is an American novelist known for his romantic fiction, including bestsellers like 'The Notebook.'.

Nicholas II was the last Emperor of Russia, ruling from 1894 until his abdication in 1917 during the Russian Revolution.

Nicholas Cage is an American actor and filmmaker known for his roles in films such as 'Leaving Las Vegas' and 'National Treasure.'.

Fictional characters named Nicholas

Nicholas Nickleby is the protagonist of Charles Dickens' novel 'Nicholas Nickleby,' which follows his struggles to support his family.

Nicholas the Cat is a character in the children's book series 'The Cat Who...' by Lilian Jackson Braun, known for solving mysteries.

Sibling Suggestions

NathanielOliverGabrielSamuelAlexanderBenjamin

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Nicholas was first seen in the United States in 1880. Nicholas has ranked as high as #6 nationally, which occurred in 1995, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Nicholas has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Nicholas (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 414
15%
NY 333
12%
TX 326
12%
FL 213
8%
PA 172
6%
IL 124
4%
OH 85
3%
VA 81
3%
GA 72
3%
AZ 68
2%
MA 63
2%
NC 63
2%
MI 63
2%
MD 58
2%
CT 53
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188073
188156
188266
188371
188469
188566
188685
188779
188897
188968
189078
189178
189295
189389
189477
189584
1896106
189787
189894
189969
190095
190188
1902112
190390
1904102
1905112
1906144
1907161
1908226
1909204
1910235
1911308
1912676
1913796
19141,151
19151,427
19161,419
19171,412
19181,488
19191,321
19201,354
19211,553
19221,414
19231,468
19241,488
19251,332
19261,319
19271,272
19281,216
19291,192
19301,131
19311,103
1932925
1933888
1934873
1935911
1936929
1937935
1938989
19391,032
19401,102
19411,212
19421,500
19431,434
19441,362
19451,356
19461,675
19471,935
19481,929
19491,998
19502,176
19512,388
19522,343
19532,359
19542,368
19552,186
19562,212
19572,197
19582,189
19592,196
19602,299
19612,076
19622,145
19632,130
19642,070
19652,068
19662,139
19672,288
19682,551
19692,577
19702,702
19712,609
19722,844
19733,154
19743,218
19753,318
19763,465
19776,073
197816,343
197921,343
198021,025
198119,777
198219,642
198319,894
198421,018
198522,384
198622,800
198723,249
198825,300
198928,231
199027,914
199127,357
199227,761
199328,115
199427,767
199529,161
199627,722
199727,257
199826,633
199925,639
200024,654
200122,848
200221,390
200319,696
200418,519
200517,076
200615,674
200714,362
200812,530
200910,855
20109,652
20118,601
20127,741
20137,147
20146,779
20156,259
20165,763
20175,367
20184,843
20194,640
20204,065
20213,862
20223,639
20233,257
20243,025