Nicholai
Nicholai is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Victory of the people.
Origin and history
Nicholai is a variant spelling of Nikolai, the Slavic form of the Greek name Nicholas. It ultimately derives from the Greek elements meaning 'victory' and 'people'. In the United States, it is a relatively rare masculine name that offers a distinct alternative to standard Western spellings.
Popularity in the United States
1,024 babies in the United States have been named Nicholai since 1880. It ranks #3659 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1832.
States where it is most popular
- CA (40.2 %)
- TX (28.2 %)
- NY (20.1 %)
- FL (8.6 %)
- AK (2.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 17 |
| 1980-1990 | 95 |
| 1990-2000 | 120 |
| 2000-2010 | 300 |
| 2010-2019 | 392 |
| 2020-2029 | 95 |
Famous people named Nicholai
- Nicholai Wiirpuu: Artist, Illustrator
Nicknames
Nick, Nico, Niko
Fun facts
- Nicholai is an English phonetic transliteration variant of the East Slavic name Nikolai.
- The underlying name Nicholas traces back to the ancient Greek name Nikolaos.