Nicolas Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Nicolas is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Nicolas?
Nicolas is spelled N-I-C-O-L-A-S. The name has 7 letters.
Nicolas at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Victor of the people.
- Origin
- The name Nicolas is commonly associated with the Greek name Nikolaos, which is composed of elements meaning “victory” and “people.”
- Pronunciation
- nik-oh-las · 3 syllables
Nicolas Popularity in 2025
Rank#177
Recorded Births2,053
- Boys usage rose 7 places to #177 and recorded 56 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Nicolas Mean?
Victor of the people.
Origin: The name Nicolas is commonly associated with the Greek name Nikolaos, which is composed of elements meaning “victory” and “people.”
How Do You Pronounce Nicolas?
Pronunciationnik-oh-las
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Nicolas?
- History
- The name Nicolas has been used across various cultures and languages and is linked to historical figures with the name Nikolaos.
Nicolas Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2005 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 2,053 | #177 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,997 | #184 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,901 | #192 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,989 | #191 |
| 2021 | Boys | 2,009 | #188 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,894 | #202 |
| 2019 | Boys | 2,145 | #181 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,098 | #195 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5 | #15,902 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,919 | #206 |
| 2016 | Boys | 2,085 | #194 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,998 | #202 |
| 2014 | Boys | 2,077 | #196 |
| 2013 | Boys | 2,129 | #191 |
| 2012 | Boys | 2,131 | #180 |
| 2011 | Boys | 2,242 | #168 |
| 2010 | Boys | 2,392 | #163 |
| 2009 | Boys | 2,491 | #157 |
| 2008 | Boys | 2,683 | #151 |
| 2007 | Girls | 6 | #15,491 |
| 2007 | Boys | 2,833 | #144 |
| 2006 | Girls | 5 | #17,168 |
| 2006 | Boys | 2,939 | #140 |
| 2005 | Boys | 2,966 | #136 |
When Was Nicolas Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2003 · Boys
3,003 recorded births
National rank #134
2005 · Boys
2,966 recorded births
National rank #136
2006 · Boys
2,939 recorded births
National rank #140
1998 · Boys
2,920 recorded births
National rank #132
Where Nicolas Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #100 | 401 |
| TX | #104 | 387 |
| FL | #104 | 212 |
| NJ | #107 | 90 |
| DC | #139 | 6 |
| MA | #143 | 50 |
| CT | #147 | 25 |
| RI | #155 | 7 |