Nikolaos
Nikolaos first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2014, when 58 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Nikolaos popular?
Steady Nikolaos has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2014.
| 2020s | 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 448 | |
| 2000s | 404 | |
| 1990s | 284 | |
| 1980s | 293 | |
| 1970s | 295 | |
| 1960s | 48 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Nikolaos mean?
Greek Nikolaos (Nicholas), from 'nike' ('victory') and 'laos' ('people'), i.e. 'victory of the people'. Borne by Saint Nicholas.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nikolaos mean?
Nikolaos means Victory of the people. Greek Nikolaos (Nicholas), from 'nike' ('victory') and 'laos' ('people'), i.e. 'victory of the people'. Borne by Saint Nicholas.
What is the origin of the name Nikolaos?
Nikolaos is of greek origin.
How do you pronounce Nikolaos?
Nikolaos is pronounced “nee-KOH-lah-os.”
Is Nikolaos a boy or a girl name?
Nikolaos is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Nikolaos a popular name right now?
Nikolaos has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2014.
How popular is the name Nikolaos?
In 2025, Nikolaos ranked #2591 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Nikolaos most popular?
Nikolaos was most popular in 2014, when about 58 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Nikolaos?
Names similar to Nikolaos include Alexandros, Sirius, Christos, Konstantin, Dimitrios.
What names go well with Nikolaos?
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