Nikkolas
Variant of the name "Nicholas", a male name of Greek origin meaning "victorious people".
Name Census estimates that about 495 living Americans carry the first name Nikkolas. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nikkolas today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nikkolas births was 1992 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nikkolas. 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.
People living today
495
~ 1 in 692,433 Americans
Peak year
1992
32 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,885
Tracked since 1984
Popularity
Nikkolas: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nikkolas from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 208 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nikkolas 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 Nikkolas during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Nikkolas' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Nikkolas
The name Nikkolas has its origins in the Greek language and can be traced back to ancient times. It is a variant spelling of the name Nicholas, which is derived from the Greek words "nikē" meaning "victory" and "laos" meaning "people." This combination suggests that the name carries the meaning "victor of the people" or "people's champion."
In the early years of Christianity, the name Nicholas became popular due to its association with Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century Greek bishop known for his generosity and kindness toward children and the poor. The legend of Saint Nicholas, who lived in the ancient city of Myra (now in modern-day Turkey), contributed to the widespread use of the name across various cultures and regions.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Nikkolas can be found in medieval manuscripts and records from the Byzantine Empire. During this period, the name was commonly used among Greek Christians, particularly in regions that were influenced by Byzantine culture and traditions.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Nikkolas. One of the most famous was Nikkolas Kabasilas (c. 1322-1392), a prominent Byzantine theologian and ecclesiastical writer who played a significant role in the theological disputes of his time. Another notable figure was Nikkolas Mystikos (c. 852-925), who served as the Patriarch of Constantinople and was known for his efforts to preserve the purity of the Orthodox faith.
In the 16th century, Nikkolas Copernicus (1473-1543), the renowned Polish astronomer and mathematician, made groundbreaking contributions to the scientific understanding of the universe by proposing the heliocentric model, which placed the Sun at the center of the solar system.
During the Renaissance period, Nikkolas Machiavelli (1469-1527), an Italian philosopher, writer, and political theorist, gained fame for his influential works, including "The Prince," which explored the dynamics of power and political strategy.
Another notable figure was Nikkolas Flamel (c. 1330-1418), a French scribe and manuscript-seller who became the subject of various legends and myths surrounding his supposed alchemical pursuits and the pursuit of the philosopher's stone.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Nikkolas, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Nikkolas + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nikkolas 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
Nikkolas: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nikkolas?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 495 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nikkolas 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 692,433 US residents.
Is Nikkolas a common name?
We classify Nikkolas as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 505 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nikkolas most popular?
The single biggest year for Nikkolas was 1992, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nikkolas is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Nikkolas a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nikkolas 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.
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.