Nicolas
Nicolas is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Victory of the people.
Origin and history
Nicolas is a French and classic variant of the Greek name Nikolaos. It has long been favored in English- and French-speaking regions as an alternative spelling of Nicholas. In the United States, it maintains steady popularity, ranking among the top 200 male names in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
101,585 babies in the United States have been named Nicolas since 1880. It ranks #313 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #187.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.6 %)
- TX (14.1 %)
- FL (8.8 %)
- NY (7.2 %)
- IL (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 26 |
| 1890-1900 | 19 |
| 1900-1910 | 51 |
| 1910-1920 | 367 |
| 1920-1930 | 749 |
| 1930-1940 | 567 |
| 1940-1950 | 694 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,041 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,388 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,870 |
| 1980-1990 | 10,268 |
| 1990-2000 | 21,219 |
| 2000-2010 | 28,267 |
| 2010-2019 | 21,216 |
| 2020-2029 | 11,843 |
Famous people named Nicolas
- Nicolas Cage: Actor, Producer
- Nicolas Nicolas: Actor
Nicknames
Nick, Nico, Nic
Fun facts
- The name stems from 'nike' meaning victory and 'laos' meaning people.
- Nicolas is the standard spelling in French, Spanish, and Dutch, while Nicholas is traditional in English.