Nickolas

Nickolas is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 113 boys in the United States.

Nickolas at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Nickolas

Nickolas belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Nickolas first appears in Social Security records in 1882. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #248 in 1989, and in 2024 113 babies received the name — 39,235 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nickolas in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Best US rank
#248 in 1989
Peak year
1998
Babies named Nickolas in 2024
113
Total since 1880
39,235

Nickolas in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1168 in 1996
Babies named Nickolas in 2024
7
Total since 1996
207

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nickolas mean?

The meaning of Nickolas is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Nickolas a boy or girl name?

Nickolas is a boy name. In 2024, 113 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nickolas?

Nickolas comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Nickolas?

Nickolas first appears in US records in 1882. Its best-ever ranking was #248 in 1989, and 113 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].