Nikolas
Nikolas is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Victory of the people.
Origin and history
Nikolas is a Greek variant of Nicholas, derived from the classical name Nikolaos. It translates to 'victory of the people' and offers a slightly less common spelling than the traditional English 'Nicholas'. In the United States, it has enjoyed steady usage as a classic yet distinctive masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
24,035 babies in the United States have been named Nikolas since 1880. It ranks #757 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #623.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.2 %)
- TX (9.9 %)
- FL (7.2 %)
- NY (7.1 %)
- IL (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 6 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 107 |
| 1970-1980 | 502 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,955 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,946 |
| 2000-2010 | 7,812 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,133 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,564 |
Famous people named Nikolas
- Nikolas Nikolajsen: Entrepreneur, Investor
Nicknames
Nik, Niko, Nick
Fun facts
- Nikolas preserves the 'k' found in the original Greek root Nikolaos, setting it apart from the Latinized Nicholas.
- The name has consistently ranked among the top 1,000 boy names in the United States for several decades.