Nikolas Boy

Popularity: #591 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationNIK-oh-luhs / ˈnɪkələs

Greek; Slavic

Meaning

Greek: victory of the people; Slavic: people's victory

Historical & Cultural Background

Nikolas 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, it has evolved into various forms and has been embraced in many countries. The name is often associated with themes of leadership and benevolence.

Trend Summary

Nikolas has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable increase in usage in recent years.

Similar Names

NikolaiNicholasNicoNikitaNicolásNicolai

Variants

  • Nicholas
  • Nikolai
  • Nikola

International Variants

  • Nicolás (Spanish)
  • Nikolaj (Danish)
  • Nicolai (Italian)
  • Niko (Finnish)

Famous people named Nikolas

Nikolas Tesla was a Serbian-American inventor and electrical engineer known for his contributions to the development of alternating current electricity.

Nikolas Cruz is an American convicted mass murderer responsible for the 2018 Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida.

Nikolas Schreck is an American musician and author known for his work in the industrial music genre.

Nikolas Kiefer is a retired German ski jumper who competed in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Fictional characters named Nikolas

Nikolas Cassadine is a character from the soap opera 'General Hospital', known for his complex family dynamics and dramatic storylines.

Nikolas is a character in the video game series 'Fire Emblem', often depicted as a noble warrior with a strong sense of justice.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Nikolas was first seen in the United States in 1937. Nikolas has ranked as high as #565 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Nikolas has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Nikolas (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 58
20%
TX 48
17%
FL 32
11%
IL 19
7%
NY 18
6%
PA 15
5%
AZ 12
4%
VA 10
3%
GA 9
3%
WA 8
3%
CT 7
2%
NC 7
2%
WI 7
2%
OH 7
2%
MA 6
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19376
19495
19585
19606
19638
19646
196511
196610
196714
196820
196932
197018
197123
197230
197331
197435
197541
197628
197756
1978109
1979132
1980127
1981133
1982136
1983149
1984169
1985185
1986201
1987216
1988289
1989350
1990438
1991418
1992443
1993458
1994492
1995487
1996599
1997718
19981,007
1999885
2000739
2001747
2002745
2003795
20041,060
2005898
2006780
2007741
2008674
2009633
2010591
2011562
2012550
2013520
2014495
2015497
2016498
2017463
2018502
2019454
2020453
2021477
2022475
2023422
2024361