Holding steady.
Popularity of Nicholes since 1950
Babies named Nicholes per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1989, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Nicholes's real moment was 1995.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 85 |
| 1980s | 282 |
| 1990s | 294 |
| 2000s | 169 |
| 2010s | 27 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Nicholes is a modern spelling variant of Nicholas, first recorded in 1950, reached its peak usage in 1995, and has remained stable in usage since the 1990s. It has never ranked in the top 1000, indicating it is a rare choice. The spelling deviates from the standard Nicholas, which has been a perennial favorite for centuries, particularly among Christian families honoring Saint Nicholas. As a variant, Nicholes offers a distinctive twist on a classic name while maintaining its familiar sound.
Nicholes appears to be a variant spelling of Nicholas, which derives from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people' (from nike 'victory' and laos 'people'). The standard Nicholas form has been used since the Middle Ages in Christian contexts, particularly honoring Saint Nicholas. The spelling Nicholes is a modern adaptation, possibly influenced by phonetic variations or as a creative respelling.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Nicholes
Names that share Nicholes's style, for a brother or sister.
