Nicolos
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".
Name Census estimates that about 16 living Americans carry the first name Nicolos. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nicolos today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nicolos births was 1986 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nicolos. 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 Nicolos. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
16
~ 1 in 21,422,146 Americans
Peak year
1986
7 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
1994 SSA rank
#9,824
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Nicolos: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nicolos from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 7 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Nicolos remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nicolos 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 Nicolos during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nicolos
The name Nicolos has its origins in the Greek language and can be traced back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek words "nikos," meaning victory, and "laos," meaning people. The name essentially means "victory of the people" or "victor of the people."
In its early days, the name Nicolos was quite popular among the Greek population, particularly during the Classical and Hellenistic periods. It was often bestowed upon individuals who had achieved great victories or accomplished remarkable feats for their communities or city-states.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nicolos is found in the works of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who mentions a man by that name in his book "The Histories." This text dates back to the 5th century BCE, indicating that the name had already gained prominence in ancient Greek society.
Throughout the Byzantine Empire, which lasted from the 4th to the 15th century CE, the name Nicolos remained relatively common. It was often associated with military leaders, politicians, and other prominent figures who had made significant contributions to the empire's success.
One notable individual named Nicolos was a Byzantine general who lived in the 10th century CE. He played a crucial role in defending the empire against various invading forces and is recorded in several historical accounts from that era.
During the Renaissance period, which spanned from the 14th to the 17th century, the name Nicolos experienced a resurgence in popularity across Europe. This was likely due to the influence of Greek culture and the renewed interest in classical literature and art during this time.
One famous bearer of the name Nicolos was an Italian painter and architect who lived in the 15th century. He is credited with several notable works of art and architectural designs that have stood the test of time.
In the realm of literature, a notable figure named Nicolos was a renowned poet and playwright from 16th century Spain. His works were widely acclaimed and had a significant impact on the development of Spanish literature.
Another notable individual named Nicolos was a French philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 17th century. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and logic, and his ideas have influenced countless scholars and thinkers throughout history.
These are just a few examples of individuals named Nicolos who have left their mark on various aspects of history and culture. While the name may not be as common today, its rich heritage and association with notable figures from the past continue to make it a historically significant and intriguing name.
People
Nicolos + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nicolos 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
Nicolos: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nicolos?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 16 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nicolos 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 21,422,146 US residents.
Is Nicolos a common name?
We classify Nicolos as "Very Rare". It ranks above 36.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 17 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nicolos most popular?
The single biggest year for Nicolos was 1986, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nicolos is about 40 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 Nicolos in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nicolos a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nicolos 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 Nicolos still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nicolos 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 Nicolos 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 many people have the name Nicolos?
See how many people have the name Nicolos on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.