Holding steady.
Popularity of Nicholous since 1978
Babies named Nicholous per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 65 |
| 1990s | 48 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Nicholous is a variant of the enduring classic Nicholas, meaning 'victory of the people'. In the United States, this spelling first appeared in 1978 with 5 births per the Social Security Administration. Since then, it has remained exceptionally rare, never ranking in the top 1000 and appearing only sporadically. The name's trajectory is stable, with no significant uptick in usage. It offers a distinctive alternative to the more common Nicholas, which has been a mainstay for decades.
Nicholous is a variant spelling of Nicholas, which derives from the Greek name Nikolaos, composed of 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people). The name Nicholas has been used since the early Christian era, notably through Saint Nicholas (4th century). This specific spelling, Nicholous, is a less common modern English variant.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nick, Nicky, Nic
Sibling names for Nicholous
Names that share Nicholous's style, for a brother or sister.
