Nicolaus
Nicolaus is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Victory of the people.
Origin and history
Nicolaus is a classic Latinized form of the Greek name Nikolaos, which means victory of the people. While Nicholas is the far more common spelling in the United States, Nicolaus remains a recognizable historic variant. It sees infrequent but steady usage among American parents seeking a traditional, European flair.
Popularity in the United States
1,141 babies in the United States have been named Nicolaus since 1880. It ranks #3551 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1912.
States where it is most popular
- CA (76.3 %)
- TX (17.1 %)
- FL (2.2 %)
- IL (2.2 %)
- PA (2.2 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 101 |
| 1980-1990 | 270 |
| 1990-2000 | 374 |
| 2000-2010 | 266 |
| 2010-2019 | 115 |
| 2020-2029 | 15 |
Famous people named Nicolaus
- Nicolaus Copernicus: Astronomer, Mathematician
Nicknames
Nick, Nic, Nico
Fun facts
- Nicolaus Copernicus was the Renaissance mathematician and astronomer who formulated the heliocentric model of the universe.
- The 'us' ending is the formal Latin spelling derived from the ancient Greek name Nikolaos.