Nikolas
Nikolas first appears in US records in 1937. It peaked in 2004, when 1,060 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 375.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Nikolas popular?
Declining Nikolas is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2004 peak.
| 2020s | 2,564 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,133 | |
| 2000s | 7,812 | |
| 1990s | 5,946 | |
| 1980s | 1,955 | |
| 1970s | 502 | |
| 1960s | 107 | |
| 1950s | 5 | |
| 1940s | 5 | |
| 1930s | 6 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Nikolas mean?
Nikolas means “victory of the people,” the Greek root of Nicholas.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nikolas mean?
Nikolas means Victory of the people. Nikolas means “victory of the people,” the Greek root of Nicholas.
What is the origin of the name Nikolas?
Nikolas is of Greek origin.
How do you pronounce Nikolas?
Nikolas is pronounced “NIK-oh-lus.”
Is Nikolas a boy or a girl name?
Nikolas is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Nikolas a popular name right now?
Nikolas is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2004 peak.
How popular is the name Nikolas?
In 2025, Nikolas ranked #719 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Nikolas most popular?
Nikolas was most popular in 2004, when about 1,060 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Nikolas?
Names similar to Nikolas include Orion, Dimitri, Evander, Perseus, Cosmo.
What names go well with Nikolas?
Greek names that pair well with Nikolas include Christopher, Andrew, Helen, Timothy, Nicholas.