US Popularity:185
Origin:Greek
Meaning:people of victory
Nicholas gets its winning vibes from Nike, the Greek goddess of victory. It also carries a Christmas vibe, thanks to the popularity of Saint Nick, best remembered for delivering gifts to children all over the world. As saints go, Nicholas is busy and pretty booked—he also is the patron saint of Greece, Russia, children, and sailors. Once a czar’s name in Russia and a biblical name in the New Testament, Nicholas made the top 10 from 1993 to 2002. Nicknames for Nicholas include Nick, Nicky, and Cole.
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Famous People Named Nicholas

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  • Hudson Nicholas Lachey
    Son of Nick Lachey
  • Nicholas Hoult
    Actor
  • Nicholas Sparks
    Author
  • Nicholas
    Katharine and Prince Edward

Common Nicknames for Nicholas

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How Popular Is The Name Nicholas?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Nicholas is currently #416 on The Bump
Boy:Nicholas is currently #245 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Nicholas is currently #185 in U.S. births
Boy:Nicholas is currently #109 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#109
in 2023
- 11
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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Names with the Same Meaning

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Sources

  • Behind the Name, Nicholas, May 2020

  • Name Doctor, Nicholas

  • Baby Names 2020 by Eleanor Turner, pg. 146

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