boy's name
Nickolaus
NIK-uh-lus (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 1,830
Nickolaus is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2019 it was given to 8 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 1990, when 72 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1921.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Nickolaus Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 144 |
| 1980s | 536 |
| 1990s | 609 |
| 2000s | 381 |
| 2010s | 99 |
How Popular Is Nickolaus?
In 2019, Nickolaus was given to 8 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.
Where Nickolaus Is Used
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 Nickolaus
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nickolaus Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nickolaus over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nickolaus
- English NIK-uh-lus
Sibling Names for Nickolaus
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nickolaus — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nickolaus
How popular is the name Nickolaus?
In 2019, Nickolaus was given to 8 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 Nickolaus a girl's or a boy's name?
Nickolaus is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nickolaus?
Nickolaus has 3 syllables.
When was Nickolaus most popular?
Nickolaus peaked in 1990, when 72 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.