Nickolas Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Nickolas is a name of Greek origin, meaning 'victory of the people'. It evolved from Nikolaos to Nicholas and then to Nickolas, reflecting its historical journey. The name is associated with traits of generosity and friendliness, partly due to the influence of the famous Saint Nicholas. It does not have a specific biblical background, and it gained popularity in the Christian context. Today, Nickolas is seen as a modern name with a positive image.

The name Nickolas is most popular in Idaho, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Nickolas has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Nickolas' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 560th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 733rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 762nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 542nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 279th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 346th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 932nd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 17532nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15798th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 35406th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Nickolas' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Nickolas"

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Pronunciation

/ˈnɪkələs/

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Origin

Greek

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Etymology

Nickolas is derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, which is composed of the elements 'nikē' meaning 'victory' and 'laos' meaning 'people'. Thus, it translates to 'victory of the people'.

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Meaning

victory of the people

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Language Evolution

Nikolaos, Nicholas, Nickolas

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Historical Usage

The name Nicholas gained popularity in the Christian world due to Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop known for his generosity, which led to the tradition of gift-giving.

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Variants & Derivatives

Nicholas, Nick, Nico, Cole

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Modern Popularity & Image

Nickolas is often viewed as a modern and versatile name, associated with friendliness and approachability.

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Famous People

Saint Nicholas, Nickolas Ashford, Nickolas Rae

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Nickolas"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Nickolas"

"Nickolas" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 560th of 7545 1,968
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 733rd of 6773 1,338
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 762nd of 7552 1,763
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 542nd of 10718 3,541
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 279th of 16616 13,909
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 346th of 24088 13,874
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 932nd of 23106 2,788
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 17532nd of 19264 7
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 15798th of 27321 35
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 35406th of 35406 5

Regional Popularity of "Nickolas" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
32.13%
455th/1416
19.36%
267th/1379
96.75%
2289th/2366
57.79%
660th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
36.48%
564th/1546
23.26%
362nd/1556
- 44.99%
696th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
26.04%
580th/2227
23.37%
568th/2430
67.54%
1927th/2853
24.86%
690th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
13.48%
396th/2937
16.97%
591st/3483
21.43%
754th/3518
11.60%
469th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
5.24%
193rd/3685
7.49%
335th/4475
7.14%
371st/5194
4.16%
263rd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
6.59%
302nd/4582
6.43%
332nd/5164
5.09%
372nd/7313
4.68%
349th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
27.03%
1077th/3984
19.52%
876th/4487
14.75%
1006th/6822
12.65%
794th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Nickolas" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Nickolas"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Nickolas" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.