Nickolas
Nickolas is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Victory of the people.
Origin and history
Nickolas is a variant spelling of Nicholas, derived from the Greek name Nikolaos. It translates to 'victory of the people.' In the United States, it serves as a well-established alternative spelling that has seen consistent usage over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
39,356 babies in the United States have been named Nickolas since 1880. It ranks #579 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1155.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.9 %)
- TX (7.1 %)
- NY (6.8 %)
- MI (6 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 30 |
| 1890-1900 | 17 |
| 1900-1910 | 66 |
| 1910-1920 | 823 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,302 |
| 1930-1940 | 685 |
| 1940-1950 | 768 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,003 |
| 1960-1970 | 910 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,380 |
| 1980-1990 | 7,237 |
| 1990-2000 | 10,729 |
| 2000-2010 | 9,012 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,536 |
| 2020-2029 | 858 |
Famous people named Nickolas
- Nickolas Muray: photographer, fencer
- Nickolas Grace: actor
Nicknames
Nick, Nicky, Nico, Nicki
Fun facts
- The 'k' spelling offers a more direct visual connection to the common nickname Nick.
- The name stems from 'nike' meaning victory and 'laos' meaning people.