Nikolas Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Nikolas is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Nikolas?
Nikolas is spelled N-I-K-O-L-A-S. The name has 7 letters.
Nikolas at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Nikolas is commonly understood to mean “victory of the people,” derived from the Greek elements “nike” meaning victory and “laos” meaning people.
- Origin
- Nikolas is associated with Greek origins as a variant of Nikolaos, reflecting traditional naming practices in Greek-speaking regions.
- Pronunciation
- NIK-oh-lus · 3 syllables
Nikolas Popularity in 2025
Rank#717
Recorded Births375
- Boys usage rose 11 places to #717 and recorded 13 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 Nikolas Mean?
Nikolas is commonly understood to mean “victory of the people,” derived from the Greek elements “nike” meaning victory and “laos” meaning people.
Origin: Nikolas is associated with Greek origins as a variant of Nikolaos, reflecting traditional naming practices in Greek-speaking regions.
How Do You Pronounce Nikolas?
PronunciationNIK-oh-lus
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Nikolas?
- History
- Nikolas is used as a variant of Nikolaos, a name found in Orthodox Christian contexts and secular usage.
Nikolas Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 375 | #717 |
| 2024 | Boys | 362 | #728 |
| 2023 | Boys | 422 | #649 |
| 2022 | Boys | 475 | #595 |
| 2021 | Boys | 477 | #585 |
| 2020 | Boys | 453 | #604 |
| 2019 | Boys | 454 | #602 |
| 2018 | Boys | 502 | #552 |
| 2017 | Boys | 463 | #586 |
| 2016 | Boys | 499 | #565 |
| 2015 | Boys | 497 | #566 |
| 2014 | Boys | 495 | #557 |
| 2013 | Boys | 520 | #514 |
| 2012 | Boys | 550 | #487 |
| 2011 | Boys | 562 | #474 |
| 2010 | Boys | 591 | #455 |
| 2009 | Boys | 633 | #443 |
| 2008 | Boys | 674 | #430 |
| 2007 | Boys | 741 | #398 |
| 2006 | Boys | 780 | #383 |
| 2005 | Girls | 5 | #16,462 |
| 2005 | Boys | 898 | #335 |
| 2004 | Girls | 5 | #16,099 |
| 2004 | Boys | 1,060 | #301 |
When Was Nikolas 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.
2004 · Boys
1,060 recorded births
National rank #301
1998 · Boys
1,007 recorded births
National rank #286
2005 · Boys
898 recorded births
National rank #335
1999 · Boys
885 recorded births
National rank #319
Where Nikolas 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MA | #378 | 13 |
| NJ | #469 | 16 |
| CA | #500 | 62 |
| AZ | #527 | 13 |
| FL | #557 | 31 |
| IL | #568 | 16 |
| KY | #569 | 7 |
| TX | #595 | 52 |