Holding steady.
Popularity of Nicholaos since 1967
Babies named Nicholaos per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 44 |
| 1980s | 51 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Nicholaos is a rare Greek variant of the classic name Nicholas, first recorded in the United States in 1967. Its usage has never reached significant numbers; the peak year was 1979, when it appeared modestly in the data. Since then, the name has maintained a stable but extremely low frequency. Unlike the well-traveled Nicholas, which has ranked in the top 100 for decades, Nicholaos has never broken into the top 1,000. The name's rarity gives it a distinctive feel while retaining the traditional meaning of victory of the people. It has not appeared in any top state rankings, reflecting its scattered and infrequent use across the country.
Nicholaos is a Greek name derived from "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people). It is a less common variant of Nicholas, which has been widely used in Christian communities due to Saint Nicholas, the 4th-century bishop of Myra. The spelling Nicholaos is rare in English-speaking countries but occasionally used as a direct transliteration of the Greek original.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nick, Nico, Nik
Sibling names for Nicholaos
Names that share Nicholaos's style, for a brother or sister.
