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Nicolas

Nicolas is a boy name of Greek origin, meaning Victory of the people.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginGreek
  • StyleModern
  • Syllables3
  • US rank#198

What does Nicolas mean?

Victory of the people

How popular is Nicolas?

Popularity in the United States

Nicolas has been given to 91,765 babies in the United States since 1882, peaking in the 2000s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

About 1 in 880 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Nicolas per year in the United States, 1882–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Nicolas has been given to 405,958 babies in France since 1900, peaking in the 1980s. Its use has declined since that peak.

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Babies named Nicolas per year in France, 1900–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 61,194 people called Nicolas living in Spain, with an average age of 28.9.

91,765 Babies named since 1882
2000s Peak decade
Rising Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Nicolas

What does the name Nicolas mean?

Nicolas means Victory of the people. It is of Greek origin.

Is Nicolas a boy's or a girl's name?

Nicolas is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Nicolas?

Nicolas has been given to 91,765 babies in the United States since 1882, peaking in the 2000s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.