Nicholas
Male name · ★ Classic
343,082
Total Births
1995
Peak Year
#109
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Nicholas
Nicholas is of Greek origin meaning 'victory of the people,' the name of the patron saint of children (Santa Claus). It peaked in the 1990s in the US. Famous bearers include Nicholas Cage and Tsar Nicholas II.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 1,547 births |
| 1890s | 1,947 births |
| 1900s | 2,920 births |
| 1910s | 6,728 births |
| 1920s | 6,564 births |
| 1930s | 4,423 births |
| 1940s | 6,474 births |
| 1950s | 9,196 births |
| 1960s | 8,883 births |
| 1970s | 25,759 births |
| 1980s | 87,031 births |
| 1990s | 106,998 births |
| 2000s | 65,123 births |
| 2010s | 7,572 births |
| 2020s | 1,917 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nicholas?
Nicholas has been given to 343,082 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1995 with 11,366 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #109.
Is Nicholas a boy or girl name?
Nicholas is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Nicholas most popular?
Nicholas was most popular in 1995, when 11,366 babies were given this name. The name has been consistently popular for over a century.
How old is the name Nicholas?
Nicholas first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).