Nicholaus
Nicholaus is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Victory of the people.
Origin and history
Nicholaus is a variant spelling of Nicholas, derived from the Greek name Nikolaos. It translates to 'victory of the people,' combining the elements 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people). While less common than the standard English spelling Nicholas or the German Nikolaus, it remains a recognized classical name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
3,260 babies in the United States have been named Nicholaus since 1880. It ranks #2250 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1889.
States where it is most popular
- CA (36.6 %)
- TX (15.8 %)
- IL (7.4 %)
- WA (6 %)
- FL (5 %)
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 | 14 |
| 1960-1970 | 30 |
| 1970-1980 | 462 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,155 |
| 1990-2000 | 969 |
| 2000-2010 | 468 |
| 2010-2019 | 124 |
| 2020-2029 | 38 |
Nicknames
Nick, Nic, Nicky, Cole
Fun facts
- Nicholaus blends the traditional English 'ch' spelling of Nicholas with the Latinate '-us' ending seen in Nikolaus.
- The root name dates back to ancient Greece and gained widespread popularity in medieval Europe.