Nikolaos
Nikolaos is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Victory of the people.
Origin and history
Nikolaos is the traditional Greek form of Nicholas, derived from the classical elements nike and laos. It carries a classical and heritage appeal, though the shortened English form Nicholas is far more common in the United States. In recent years, it remains a stable choice primarily chosen by families seeking a connection to Greek heritage.
Popularity in the United States
2,072 babies in the United States have been named Nikolaos since 1880. It ranks #2838 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1627.
States where it is most popular
- NY (59.4 %)
- CA (11.4 %)
- IL (10.5 %)
- MA (6.3 %)
- TX (4 %)
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 | 48 |
| 1970-1980 | 295 |
| 1980-1990 | 293 |
| 1990-2000 | 284 |
| 2000-2010 | 404 |
| 2010-2019 | 448 |
| 2020-2029 | 300 |
Famous people named Nikolaos
- Nikolaos Plastiras: Prime Minister, General
- Nikolaos Gyzis: Painter
Nicknames
Niko, Nick, Klaus
Fun facts
- Combines the Greek words nike, meaning victory, and laos, meaning people.
- It is one of the most prominent traditional given names across Greece and Cyprus due to Saint Nicholas.