Boy nameCurrently #185 in the USSteady
Nicolas
//ˈnɪkələs//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20037 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Nicolas'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.
Nicolas's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Nicolas |
|---|---|
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1885 | 9 |
| 1886 | 7 |
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1894 | 7 |
| 1896 | 6 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1904 | 9 |
| 1905 | 7 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1908 | 12 |
| 1909 | 12 |
| 1910 | 14 |
| 1911 | 9 |
| 1912 | 22 |
| 1913 | 32 |
| 1914 | 43 |
| 1915 | 57 |
| 1916 | 27 |
| 1917 | 64 |
| 1918 | 45 |
| 1919 | 54 |
| 1920 | 70 |
| 1921 | 74 |
| 1922 | 74 |
| 1923 | 69 |
| 1924 | 96 |
| 1925 | 83 |
| 1926 | 61 |
| 1927 | 65 |
| 1928 | 78 |
| 1929 | 79 |
| 1930 | 76 |
| 1931 | 70 |
| 1932 | 74 |
| 1933 | 49 |
| 1934 | 57 |
| 1935 | 57 |
| 1936 | 46 |
| 1937 | 55 |
| 1938 | 54 |
| 1939 | 34 |
| 1940 | 60 |
| 1941 | 56 |
| 1942 | 58 |
| 1943 | 62 |
| 1944 | 61 |
| 1945 | 69 |
| 1946 | 79 |
| 1947 | 88 |
| 1948 | 66 |
| 1949 | 95 |
| 1950 | 93 |
| 1951 | 111 |
| 1952 | 104 |
| 1953 | 102 |
| 1954 | 106 |
| 1955 | 90 |
| 1956 | 102 |
| 1957 | 101 |
| 1958 | 111 |
| 1959 | 122 |
| 1960 | 134 |
| 1961 | 108 |
| 1962 | 114 |
| 1963 | 120 |
| 1964 | 131 |
| 1965 | 139 |
| 1966 | 123 |
| 1967 | 172 |
| 1968 | 169 |
| 1969 | 179 |
| 1970 | 222 |
| 1971 | 212 |
| 1972 | 205 |
| 1973 | 250 |
| 1974 | 226 |
| 1975 | 309 |
| 1976 | 307 |
| 1977 | 436 |
| 1978 | 799 |
| 1979 | 913 |
| 1980 | 858 |
| 1981 | 896 |
| 1982 | 894 |
| 1983 | 954 |
| 1984 | 967 |
| 1985 | 1,011 |
| 1986 | 981 |
| 1987 | 1,031 |
| 1988 | 1,218 |
| 1989 | 1,538 |
| 1990 | 1,649 |
| 1991 | 1,599 |
| 1992 | 1,808 |
| 1993 | 1,824 |
| 1994 | 1,953 |
| 1995 | 2,013 |
| 1996 | 2,298 |
| 1997 | 2,435 |
| 1998 | 2,920 |
| 1999 | 2,763 |
| 2000 | 2,851 |
| 2001 | 2,833 |
| 2002 | 2,810 |
| 2003 | 3,012 |
| 2004 | 2,880 |
| 2005 | 2,966 |
| 2006 | 2,944 |
| 2007 | 2,839 |
| 2008 | 2,683 |
| 2009 | 2,490 |
| 2010 | 2,392 |
| 2011 | 2,240 |
| 2012 | 2,131 |
| 2013 | 2,129 |
| 2014 | 2,077 |
| 2015 | 1,998 |
| 2016 | 2,085 |
| 2017 | 1,923 |
| 2018 | 2,097 |
| 2019 | 2,145 |
| 2020 | 1,891 |
| 2021 | 2,008 |
| 2022 | 1,989 |
| 2023 | 1,897 |
| 2024 | 1,992 |
Nicolas through the decades
- Nicolas peaked in 2003, when 3,012 babies were named Nicolas in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Nicolas has fallen 20% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Nicolas currently ranks #185 in the US and is holding steady.