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Nicholas

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Meaning

"Victory of the People"

A Greek compound meaning victory of the people, it spread via Saint Nicholas traditions and remains common across Europe and the Americas.

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Popularity History of Nicholas

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#118Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#118

Nicholas was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-9

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Nicholas Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Nicholas

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Famous Nicholass

  • S
    Saint Nicholas
    Christian bishop of Myra, the historical model for the legend of Santa Claus
  • N
    Nicholas II
    Last Emperor of Russia before the Russian Revolution

Quick Facts

OriginGreek, English
Syllables3
Length8 letters

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