Nicolás
Nicolás first appears in US records in 1882. It peaked in 2003, when 3,003 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,053.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Nicolás popular?
Steady Nicolás has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2003.
| 2020s | 11,843 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 21,216 | |
| 2000s | 28,267 | |
| 1990s | 21,219 | |
| 1980s | 10,268 | |
| 1970s | 3,870 | |
| 1960s | 1,388 | |
| 1950s | 1,041 | |
| 1940s | 694 | |
| 1930s | 567 | |
| 1920s | 749 | |
| 1910s | 367 | |
| 1900s | 51 | |
| 1890s | 19 | |
| 1880s | 26 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Nicolás mean?
The Spanish form of Nicholas, from the Greek Nikolaos, combining nike 'victory' and laos 'people'. Popularized by Saint Nicholas of Myra, the 4th-century bishop who became the basis for Santa Claus.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nicolás mean?
Nicolás means victory of the people. The Spanish form of Nicholas, from the Greek Nikolaos, combining nike 'victory' and laos 'people'. Popularized by Saint Nicholas of Myra, the 4th-century bishop who became the basis for Santa Claus.
What is the origin of the name Nicolás?
Nicolás is of spanish origin.
How do you pronounce Nicolás?
Nicolás is pronounced “nee-ko-LAHS.”
Is Nicolás a boy or a girl name?
Nicolás is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Nicolás a popular name right now?
Nicolás has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2003.
How popular is the name Nicolás?
In 2025, Nicolas ranked #177 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Nicolás most popular?
Nicolás was most popular in 2003, when about 3,003 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Nicolás?
Names similar to Nicolás include Manuel, Javier, Emiliano, Gael, Raul.
What names go well with Nicolás?
spanish names that pair well with Nicolás include Linda, Benjamín, Mía, Angel, Mateo.