Nicolas
Nicolas is a boy name that ranked #185 in the US in 2024. SSA records show it has appeared in official baby name data since 1882. Its best recorded rank was #132 in 1998.
Latest rank
#185
Peak rank
#132
Reached in 1998
Total recorded usage
91,765
Available where official count data exists
First recorded year
1882
What To Know About Nicolas
Nicolas has maintained a consistent presence in US naming data. It reads as familiar without feeling dated, which helps explain why it continues to appear on shortlists for parents considering boy names.
Nicolas is still an actively ranked US name in 2024. It is visible enough to feel recognizable, but not so common that it blends into every classroom list.
SSA data shows Nicolas appearing in official records as far back as 1882, which gives parents a concrete sense of how long the name has been in use.
Its strongest recorded US position was #132 in 1998, which helps frame whether today's ranking reflects a long plateau, a comeback, or a step down from an earlier peak.
Popularity Trend
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Page Notes
Pronunciation: NICOLAS
Origin: Greek
Editorial status: published
Confidence: medium
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Sources
- US Social Security Administration baby names · https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/Popularity rankings, usage history, and trend data are derived from SSA datasets.
- Behind the Name · https://www.behindthename.com/Used to cross-reference origin and pronunciation guidance.