How Many People Are Named Nicholas?
people in the United States are named Nicholas
1 in 361 people has this name
Popularity Rank
⭐⭐ Common
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
29,217 births
Trend
Declining
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
From the Greek name Νικολαος (Nikolaos) which meant "victory of the people" from Greek νικη (nike) "victory" and λαος (laos) "people". Saint Nicholas was a 4th-century bishop from Anatolia who, according to legend, saved the daughters of a poor man from lives of prostitution. He is the patron saint of children, sailors and merchants, as well as Greece and Russia. He formed the basis for the figure known as Santa Claus (created in the 19th century from Dutch Sinterklaas), the bringer of Christmas presents.... [more]
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 34.8 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
💡 Fun Facts About "Nicholas"
- 3,025 babies were named Nicholas in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1995
- Currently declining in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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