Boy · #9,871 in 2026

Nicholaos

Name: Popularity of the name Nicholaos in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nicholaos, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,871

Peak Rank

#4,068 (1979)

Total Babies

124

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1967

First Year

2008

Last Year

1979

Peak Year

#4068

Peak Rank

124

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nicholaos

Nicholaos first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1967, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1979, when 9 Nicholaoss were born — ranking #4,068 that year. As of 2026, Nicholaos ranks #9,871 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 124 Nicholaoss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Nicholaos

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nicholaos is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nicholaos

What does the name Nicholaos mean?

Nicholaos is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1967. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nicholaos in 2026?

In 2026, Nicholaos ranks #9,871 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Nicholaos most popular?

Nicholaos reached its peak popularity in 1979, ranking #4,068 that year with 9 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Nicholaos most popular?

Nicholaos has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nicholaos.

Is Nicholaos a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nicholaos is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Nicholaos?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nicholaos include Amie, Bevin, Nenad. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nicholaos

Nicholaos is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1967 and has accumulated 124 births in the dataset. Nicholaos's peak popularity came in 1979 when it ranked #4,068. Use the chart and map above to compare Nicholaos's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.