How Many People Are Named Nicolas?
Complete statistics for the name Nicolas: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nicolas means conqueror, a rare male name that's 1 in 3,480 Americans. With 94,830 people named Nicolas alive today, it peaked in popularity in 2003.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 26All 99,700 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2003Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nicolas Through the Generations
Nicolas has seen a surge in popularity since the late 20th century, reaching its peak in 2003 with 3,012 births. Today, 67,420 people named Nicolas are under 30, making it a genuinely modern name. The average age of those named Nicolas is 26, indicating a younger demographic compared to older names.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Nicolas
Nicolas or Nicolás may refer to masculine given names cognate to English Nicholas. The given name Nicolas is widely used in Brazil and France. The variant Nicolás is widely used in Spanish-speaking countries. The variant Niccolò, is a popular male name in Italy, although Nicolas is also sometimes used, especially amongst Italian Americans and Latin Americans of Italian descent.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nicolas's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Nicolas
How Many People Have the Name Nicolas?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 9,318 people in the United States currently share the name Nicolas. That works out to roughly 1 in every 35,571 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Nicolas a Common or Rare Name?
Nicolas is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Nicolas Mean?
Nicolas means "conqueror" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nicolas in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Nicolas Most Popular?
The name Nicolas reached peak popularity in 2003, with 3,012 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Nicolas?
Approximately 9,318 people named Nicolas live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 9,318. That works out to roughly 1 in 35,571 Americans.
Is Nicolas a rare name?
Nicolas is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 35,571 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nicolas mean?
Nicolas means "conqueror" and comes from Greek origins.
Is Nicolas more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Nicolas are male and 0% are female.
When was Nicolas most popular?
Nicolas peaked in 2003 with 3,012 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.