boy's name
Nicholus
NIK-uh-lus (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 755
Nicholus is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2015 it was given to 6 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 1978, when 47 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1963.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Nicholus Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 145 |
| 1980s | 260 |
| 1990s | 212 |
| 2000s | 112 |
| 2010s | 15 |
How Popular Is Nicholus?
In 2015, Nicholus was given to 6 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 Nicholus
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nicholus Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nicholus over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nicholus
- English NIK-uh-lus
Sibling Names for Nicholus
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nicholus — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nicholus
How popular is the name Nicholus?
In 2015, Nicholus was given to 6 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 Nicholus a girl's or a boy's name?
Nicholus is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nicholus?
Nicholus has 3 syllables.
When was Nicholus most popular?
Nicholus peaked in 1978, when 47 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.