boy's name
Nicolaos
nee-KOH-lah-os (Greek)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 4
- Letters 8
- Births on record 99
Nicolaos is a boy's name with 4 syllables. In 2011 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 1975, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1971.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nicolaos Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 37 |
| 1980s | 51 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 6 |
How Popular Is Nicolaos?
In 2011, Nicolaos 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 Nicolaos
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nicolaos Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nicolaos over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nicolaos
- Greek nee-KOH-lah-os
Sibling Names for Nicolaos
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nicolaos — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nicolaos
How popular is the name Nicolaos?
In 2011, Nicolaos 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 Nicolaos a girl's or a boy's name?
Nicolaos is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nicolaos?
Nicolaos has 4 syllables.
When was Nicolaos most popular?
Nicolaos peaked in 1975, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.