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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Nicolaus — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Nicolau|Nicole
LatinBoy→ Stable

Nicolaus

nih-koh-LAH-us · 4 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #8716 in 2023

Peak: #8716 in 2023

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #8716 in 2023

Peak: #8716 in 2023

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
2.5 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202023

Rank #8716 · Rising since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Nicolaus scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
LatinGreek RootClassicReligiousHistorical4-syllableSaint NameFormalRenaissanceTraditionalBoy Name
Character
victory through collective actionintellectual pioneer
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Nicolauss

generouspiousprotectivemiraculouscharitable
STRONG
High confidence

Nicolaus is a Latin boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Nicolaus at a Glance
Meaning:From Greek 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people). Meaning 'victory of the people.' Latinized form of Nicholas, popularized by Saint Nicholas in early Christian tradition.
Language root:Greek · Latin · Medieval European
Peak rank:#8716 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Nicolaus Copernicus
Astronomer and mathematician
Similar Sound
NicholasNicolasNikolaiNielsNolan◈
Similar Style
Julian◈SebastianAlexanderMarcusBenjamin
Works well with
MargaretCatherineElizabethTheodoreSamuelFrederick
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Nicolaus · Overview
Summary

Nicolaus is a Latin boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Classic · Religious character
Nicolaus carries a serious, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
nicolaus.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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