Nicholus
Nicholus is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Victory of the people.
Origin and history
Nicholus is a variant spelling of the classical Greek name Nicholas. It derives from the elements 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people). In the United States, it serves as a rare alternative spelling of the traditional classic.
Popularity in the United States
755 babies in the United States have been named Nicholus since 1880. It ranks #3921 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (47.6 %)
- CA (28.6 %)
- GA (23.8 %)
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 | 11 |
| 1970-1980 | 145 |
| 1980-1990 | 260 |
| 1990-2000 | 212 |
| 2000-2010 | 112 |
| 2010-2019 | 15 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Nick, Nicky, Nic
Fun facts
- Nicholus is an alternative phonetic spelling of Nicholas, which has been popular in Europe and English-speaking countries for centuries.
- The root elements date back to ancient Greek culture and early Christian saint veneration.