Nicholas
Nicholas is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Victory of the people.
Origin and history
Nicholas comes from the Greek name Nikolaos, combining words for victory and people. It has been a classic and widely used name throughout European and American history. In the United States, it remains a very popular choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
926,047 babies in the United States have been named Nicholas since 1880. It ranks #32 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #103.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.6 %)
- NY (10.4 %)
- PA (5.9 %)
- IL (5.3 %)
- OH (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 730 |
| 1890-1900 | 857 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,334 |
| 1910-1920 | 10,233 |
| 1920-1930 | 13,608 |
| 1930-1940 | 9,716 |
| 1940-1950 | 15,503 |
| 1950-1960 | 22,614 |
| 1960-1970 | 22,339 |
| 1970-1980 | 65,068 |
| 1980-1990 | 223,308 |
| 1990-2000 | 275,329 |
| 2000-2010 | 177,609 |
| 2010-2019 | 66,811 |
| 2020-2029 | 20,988 |
Famous people named Nicholas
- Nicholas Cage: Actor, Producer
- Nicholas Sparks: Author, Screenwriter
- Nicholas Hoult: Actor
Nicknames
Nick, Nicky, Nic
Fun facts
- Saint Nicholas of Myra, the historic namesake, is the patron saint of children, sailors, and merchants.
- Nicholas has consistently ranked as one of the most popular male names in the United States over the past century.