Is Nicolas a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Nicolas is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Nicolas?

It’s currently ranked #177 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Nicolas?

NIK-oh-luhs · IPA: /ˈnɪk.ə.ləs/

Nicolas Boy

Popularity: #177 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationNIK-oh-luhs / ˈnɪk.ə.ləs

Greek; Latin; French

Meaning

Victory of the people (Greek); people's victory (Latin)

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Nicolas has roots in the Greek name Nikolaos, which combines the elements 'nikē' (victory) and 'laos' (people). It has been a popular name in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts due to Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop known for his generosity. The name has been widely used across Europe, especially in France and Italy, and has numerous variants. Nicolas has maintained a consistent presence in naming trends throughout history.

Trend Summary

Nicolas has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., peaking in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Variants

Nicholas
Nick
Nico

International Variants

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

Famous people named Nicolas

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

Nicolas Sarkozy served as the President of France from 2007 to 2012, influencing French politics during his term.

Nicolas 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.

Nicolas Maduro is a Venezuelan politician who has been the President of Venezuela since 2013.

Fictional characters named Nicolas

Nicolas Flamel is a character in the 'Harry Potter' series, known as the alchemist who created the Philosopher's Stone.

Nicolas is a character in the video game 'Assassin's Creed', serving as a historical figure within the game's narrative.

Sibling Suggestions

Nathan Noah Nina Natalie Nadia Nicolette

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Nicolas was first seen in the United States in 1882. Nicolas has ranked as high as #245 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Nicolas has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Nicolas (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	407	22%
TX	399	21%
FL	166	9%
NY	122	7%
IL	96	5%
GA	59	3%
AZ	54	3%
NC	46	2%
MA	45	2%
PA	38	2%
VA	33	2%
CT	33	2%
MD	32	2%
WA	29	2%
MI	22	1%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1882	5
1885	9
1886	7
1889	5
1894	7
1896	6
1898	6
1900	5
1904	9
1905	7
1907	6
1908	12
1909	12
1910	14
1911	9
1912	22
1913	32
1914	43
1915	57
1916	27
1917	64
1918	45
1919	54
1920	70
1921	74
1922	74
1923	69
1924	96
1925	83
1926	61
1927	65
1928	78
1929	79
1930	76
1931	70
1932	69
1933	49
1934	57
1935	57
1936	46
1937	55
1938	54
1939	34
1940	60
1941	56
1942	58
1943	62
1944	61
1945	69
1946	79
1947	88
1948	66
1949	95
1950	93
1951	111
1952	104
1953	102
1954	106
1955	90
1956	102
1957	101
1958	111
1959	122
1960	134
1961	108
1962	114
1963	120
1964	131
1965	139
1966	123
1967	172
1968	169
1969	179
1970	222
1971	212
1972	205
1973	250
1974	226
1975	309
1976	307
1977	436
1978	799
1979	906
1980	848
1981	896
1982	894
1983	945
1984	959
1985	1,000
1986	974
1987	1,021
1988	1,204
1989	1,530
1990	1,643
1991	1,589
1992	1,798
1993	1,819
1994	1,953
1995	2,006
1996	2,298
1997	2,430
1998	2,920
1999	2,763
2000	2,846
2001	2,824
2002	2,810
2003	3,003
2004	2,872
2005	2,966
2006	2,939
2007	2,833
2008	2,683
2009	2,490
2010	2,392
2011	2,240
2012	2,131
2013	2,129
2014	2,077
2015	1,998
2016	2,085
2017	1,918
2018	2,097
2019	2,145
2020	1,891
2021	2,008
2022	1,989
2023	1,897
2024	1,992