Boy
Nicolas
victory of the people
About Nicolas
Nicolas embodies cosmopolitan sophistication with its elegant European spelling variation. This version of the classic name suggests cultural awareness and refined taste, appealing to parents who appreciate international flair. The absence of the 'h' creates a sleeker visual profile while maintaining the name's inherent nobility and historical significance. Nicolas carries associations with intellectual pursuits, artistic sensibility, and diplomatic charm. The name flows beautifully in multiple languages, making it ideal for multicultural families or those with international connections. Boys named Nicolas often develop strong communication skills and an appreciation for diverse perspectives. The three-syllable structure provides a pleasing rhythm that works harmoniously with surnames of varying lengths. Nicolas strikes an admirable balance between familiarity and distinctiveness, ensuring recognition without overwhelming commonality. The name's versatility allows it to adapt seamlessly across professional fields, from creative industries to scientific disciplines.
Popularity of the Name Nicolas
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | #681 | ||||
| 1886 | #818 | ||||
| 1894 | #923 | ||||
| 1904 | #854 | ||||
| 1908 | #813 | ||||
| 1909 | #880 | ||||
| 1910 | #848 | ||||
| 1912 | #985 | ||||
| 1913 | #866 | ||||
| 1914 | #812 | ||||
| 1915 | #810 | ||||
| 1917 | #790 | ||||
| 1919 | #914 | ||||
| 1920 | #804 | ||||
| 1921 | #787 | ||||
| 1922 | #773 | ||||
| 1923 | #813 | ||||
| 1924 | #661 | ||||
| 1925 | #714 | ||||
| 1926 | #851 | ||||
| 1927 | #838 | ||||
| 1928 | #729 | ||||
| 1929 | #699 | ||||
| 1930 | #729 | ||||
| 1931 | #739 | ||||
| 1932 | #760 | ||||
| 1933 | #893 | ||||
| 1934 | #833 | ||||
| 1935 | #829 | ||||
| 1936 | #913 | ||||
| 1937 | #829 | ||||
| 1938 | #850 | ||||
| 1940 | #807 | ||||
| 1941 | #849 | ||||
| 1942 | #864 | ||||
| 1943 | #842 | ||||
| 1944 | #807 | ||||
| 1945 | #742 | ||||
| 1946 | #741 | ||||
| 1947 | #734 | ||||
| 1948 | #842 | ||||
| 1949 | #704 | ||||
| 1950 | #712 | ||||
| 1951 | #665 | ||||
| 1952 | #684 | ||||
| 1953 | #704 | ||||
| 1954 | #706 | ||||
| 1955 | #768 | ||||
| 1956 | #729 | ||||
| 1957 | #754 | ||||
| 1958 | #713 | ||||
| 1959 | #697 | ||||
| 1960 | #677 | ||||
| 1961 | #742 | ||||
| 1962 | #720 | ||||
| 1963 | #718 | ||||
| 1964 | #678 | ||||
| 1965 | #639 | #242 | |||
| 1966 | #669 | #229 | |||
| 1967 | #580 | ||||
| 1968 | #586 | #269 | |||
| 1969 | #583 | ||||
| 1970 | #547 | #289 | |||
| 1971 | #557 | #291 | |||
| 1972 | #560 | #302 | |||
| 1973 | #493 | ||||
| 1974 | #532 | #270 | |||
| 1975 | #454 | #215 | |||
| 1976 | #445 | #227 | |||
| 1977 | #375 | ||||
| 1978 | #253 | #261 | |||
| 1979 | #243 | #248 | |||
| 1980 | #260 | #262 | #373 | ||
| 1981 | #248 | #200 | |||
| 1982 | #249 | #269 | #261 | ||
| 1983 | #237 | #256 | |||
| 1984 | #233 | #219 | |||
| 1985 | #231 | #219 | |||
| 1986 | #238 | #245 | |||
| 1987 | #230 | ||||
| 1988 | #218 | #253 | |||
| 1989 | #191 | #247 | |||
| 1990 | #187 | ||||
| 1991 | #195 | #269 | #51 | ||
| 1992 | #179 | #283 | #46 | ||
| 1993 | #177 | #360 | #42 | ||
| 1994 | #164 | #45 | |||
| 1995 | #164 | #381 | #39 | ||
| 1996 | #151 | #35 | |||
| 1997 | #143 | #342 | #321 | #331 | #33 |
| 1998 | #132 | #313 | #33 | ||
| 1999 | #138 | #333 | #278 | #433 | #34 |
| 2000 | #137 | #415 | #287 | #338 | #36 |
| 2001 | #142 | #407 | #311 | #397 | #35 |
| 2002 | #137 | #403 | #289 | #244 | #39 |
| 2003 | #134 | #410 | #280 | #483 | #40 |
| 2004 | #138 | #372 | #258 | #594 | #42 |
| 2005 | #136 | #381 | #288 | #251 | #47 |
| 2006 | #140 | #330 | #342 | #686 | #48 |
| 2007 | #144 | #317 | #291 | #51 | |
| 2008 | #151 | #290 | #397 | #283 | #52 |
| 2009 | #157 | #278 | #369 | #217 | #52 |
| 2010 | #163 | #282 | #407 | #188 | #53 |
| 2011 | #168 | #304 | #254 | #62 | |
| 2012 | #180 | #324 | #261 | #64 | |
| 2013 | #191 | #292 | #269 | #73 | |
| 2014 | #196 | #295 | #250 | #78 | |
| 2015 | #202 | #290 | #354 | #251 | #100 |
| 2016 | #194 | #275 | #242 | #128 | |
| 2017 | #206 | #294 | #303 | #135 | |
| 2018 | #195 | #295 | #258 | #119 | |
| 2019 | #181 | #262 | #351 | #150 | |
| 2020 | #202 | #268 | #310 | #167 | |
| 2021 | #189 | #272 | #411 | #313 | #170 |
| 2022 | #191 | #270 | #204 | #180 | |
| 2023 | #192 | #336 | #225 | #178 | |
| 2024 | #184 | #359 | #374 | #246 | #188 |
| 2025 | #177 | #376 | #194 | #205 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Nicolas
Names Similar to Nicolas
Nicknames for Nicolas
- Nick
- Nico
- Cole
Famous People Named Nicolas
| Nicolas Cage | American actor |
| Nicolas Sarkozy | Former President of France |
| Nicolas Batum | French professional basketball player |
| Nicolás Maduro | President of Venezuela |
| Nicolas Anelka | French former professional footballer |
| Nicolás Almagro | Spanish professional tennis player |
| Nicolas Roeg | British film director |
| Nicolas Pepe | Ivorian professional footballer |
| Nicolás Lodeiro | Uruguayan professional footballer |
| Nicolas Winding Refn | Danish film director |
| Nicolas Mahut | French professional tennis player |
| Nicolas Dupuis | French football coach |
| Nicolas Kiefer | German former professional tennis player |
| Nicolas Lapentti | Ecuadorian former professional tennis player |
| Nicolas Leoz | Paraguayan sports administrator |
| Nicolas Escudé | French former professional tennis player |
| Nicolas Massu | Chilean former professional tennis player |
| Nicolas Poussin | French painter |
| Nicolás Gaitán | Argentine professional footballer |
| Nicolas Colsaerts | Belgian professional golfer |
Characters Named Nicolas
| Nicolas Flamel | Character from the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling |
| Nicolas St. North | Character from the "Guardians of Childhood" book series by William Joyce |
| Nicolas Riviera | Character from the video game series "Ace Attorney" |
| Nicolas Angel | Character from the movie "Hot Fuzz" |
| Nicolas Cage | Character - Character from the TV series "Community" |
| Nicolas De La Cruz | Character from the TV series "Elite" |
| Nicolas Bannister | Character from the movie "Reminiscence" |
| Nicolas Shay | Character from the TV series "The Young and the Restless" |
| Nicolas Wolfwood | Character from the anime and manga series "Trigun" |
| Nicolas Le Floch | Character from the crime fiction novels by Jean-François Parot |
| Nicolas Cavenaugh | Character from the TV series "You" |
| Nicolas de Lenfent | Character from the novel "The Club Dumas" by Arturo Pérez-Reverte |
| Nicolas Roeg | Character from the TV series "The X-Files" |
| Nicolas Brown | Character from the TV series "Bitten" |
| Nicolas Fisk | Character from the TV series "Altered Carbon" |