Nicolas: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced NIK-uh-luhs · 3 syllables
Nicolas means “victory; people”, from Latin and French.
Borrowed from French.
- Meaning
- victory; people
- Origin
- Latin, French
- Pronunciation
- NIK-uh-luhs
- US rank (2025)
- #177
- US babies a year
- about 1,990 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
How popular is Nicolas?
Nicolas was the #177 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,053 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2000.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #177 |
| England & Wales | #253 |
| Scotland | #536 |
| Northern Ireland | #334 |
| Ireland | #188 |
| France | #245 |
| Norway | #308 |
| Canada | #172 |
| Australia | #302 |
How old are people named Nicolas?
Half of US adults named Nicolas are older than 29; most are between 19 and 53. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Nicolas
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Nicolas have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
- Guillaume
- Aymeric
- Idoia
- Francois
- Adrien
- Laurent
- Alexandre
- Antoine
- Pierre
- Claude
- Benoit
- Jean
Names like Nicolas
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Alexandre
- Lucas
- Lukas
- Mathieu
- Olivier
- Pablo
- Vladimir
- Stefano
- Maximilian
- Andreas
- Emmanuel
- Gabriel
- Bryce
- Diego
- Guillaume
- Aymeric
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Questions about Nicolas
What does the name Nicolas mean?
Nicolas means “victory; people”. It comes from Latin and French.
How do you pronounce Nicolas?
Nicolas is pronounced NIK-uh-luhs.
How popular is the name Nicolas?
Nicolas was the #177 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,053 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Nicolas?
Half of US adults named Nicolas are older than 29. Most are between 19 and 53.