Nichalaus
Victor or conqueror of people.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Nichalaus. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nichalaus today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nichalaus births was 1978 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nichalaus. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Nichalaus. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1978
6 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
1978 SSA rank
#5,561
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Nichalaus: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Nichalaus by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Nichalaus during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Nichalaus
The name Nichalaus is derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, which is a combination of the words "nikē" meaning "victory" and "laos" meaning "people." It is the Greek equivalent of the Latin name Nicolaus. The name has its roots in the Eastern Mediterranean region and dates back to ancient times.
The name gained significant popularity during the early Christian era, as it was borne by St. Nicholas, the 4th-century bishop of Myra, who was revered for his generosity and became the inspiration for the modern-day Santa Claus figure. St. Nicholas is celebrated in many Christian traditions, particularly in Eastern Orthodox and Catholic faiths.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nichalaus can be found in the writings of the ancient Roman historian Tacitus, who mentioned a Roman soldier by the name Nicolaus in his work "Historiae." Another notable early bearer of the name was Nicolaus of Damascus, a philosopher and historian who lived in the 1st century BC.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Nichalaus. One of the most famous was Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), the Renaissance mathematician and astronomer who revolutionized the understanding of the solar system by proposing the heliocentric model, which placed the Sun at the center of the universe.
Another prominent figure was Nicolaus Cusanus (1401-1464), a German philosopher, theologian, and scholar who made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy. He was also a cardinal in the Catholic Church.
In the world of literature, Nicolaus Zinzendorf (1700-1760) was a German religious leader and poet who played a crucial role in the revival of the Moravian Church and its missionary efforts.
The name Nichalaus also appears in the field of science, with Nicolaus Steno (1638-1686), a Danish scientist and theologian who is considered a pioneer in the fields of stratigraphy and crystallography.
Lastly, Nicolaus Otto (1832-1891) was a German inventor and engineer who is best known for developing the four-stroke internal combustion engine, which revolutionized the automotive industry.
People
Nichalaus + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nichalaus as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nichalaus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nichalaus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nichalaus going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Nichalaus a common name?
We classify Nichalaus as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nichalaus most popular?
The single biggest year for Nichalaus was 1978, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nichalaus is about 45 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Nichalaus in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nichalaus a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nichalaus in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Nichalaus still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nichalaus in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Nichalaus can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Nichalaus?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.