boy's name
Nicholaos
nee-koh-LAH-os (Greek)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 4
- Letters 9
- Births on record 124
Nicholaos is a boy's name with 4 syllables. In 2008 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1979, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1967.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Nicholaos Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 44 |
| 1980s | 51 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 12 |
How Popular Is Nicholaos?
In 2008, Nicholaos was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Nicholaos
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nicholaos Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nicholaos over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nicholaos
- Greek nee-koh-LAH-os
Sibling Names for Nicholaos
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nicholaos — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nicholaos
How popular is the name Nicholaos?
In 2008, Nicholaos was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Nicholaos a girl's or a boy's name?
Nicholaos is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nicholaos?
Nicholaos has 4 syllables.
When was Nicholaos most popular?
Nicholaos peaked in 1979, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.