Names / Boy names
Nicolas
Current rank
#177
holding steady
All-time peak
#132
in 1998
First recorded
1882
in U.S. data
Children named
101,700
since 1882
Popularity over time
Annual U.S. children given the name · Peak #132 in 1998 · Source: Social Security Administration
Meaning & background
A boys' name, Nicolas first shows up in 1882. 1998 marked its high point, reaching #132. It currently ranks #177 and is staying stable. More than 101,700 children have been given the name overall.