Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Nicholus
3 syllablesPeak year: 19798 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Nicholus's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Nicholus's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Nicholus |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1978 | 47 |
| 1979 | 47 |
| 1980 | 37 |
| 1981 | 36 |
| 1982 | 32 |
| 1983 | 25 |
| 1984 | 25 |
| 1985 | 27 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 23 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 30 |
| 1992 | 20 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 26 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 27 |
| 1999 | 26 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2015 | 6 |
Nicholus through the decades
- Nicholus peaked in 1979, when 47 babies were named Nicholus in the US.
- The 1980s were Nicholus's strongest decade, averaging 26 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2001–2015), use of Nicholus has fallen 47% compared to the 10 years before that.