Nicholos
Nicholos is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Victory of the people.
Origin and history
Nicholos is a variant spelling of Nicholas, a classic name derived from the Greek elements nike ('victory') and laos ('people'). While the traditional spelling Nicholas is very common, Nicholos is a rare spelling variant in the United States. It carries the same rich historical and classical associations as the primary spelling.
Popularity in the United States
768 babies in the United States have been named Nicholos since 1880. It ranks #3908 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (59.5 %)
- IL (13.5 %)
- NY (13.5 %)
- TX (13.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 13 |
| 1920-1930 | 32 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 11 |
| 1950-1960 | 16 |
| 1960-1970 | 24 |
| 1970-1980 | 109 |
| 1980-1990 | 250 |
| 1990-2000 | 212 |
| 2000-2010 | 95 |
| 2010-2019 | 6 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Nick, Nicky, Nic
Fun facts
- Nicholos is an alternative spelling of Nicholas, reflecting the original Greek ending -os.
- The root name Nicholas has been popular across Europe since the Middle Ages.