Nicodemus
Meaningvictory of the people · Greek
- US rank
- #2,798
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #2,444 in 1994
45 babies were named Nicodemus in the US in 2025. It has climbed 182 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1924–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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Famous Nicodemus
Nicodemus Tessin the Elder
Swedish architect (1615–1681)
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 38,023 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Nicodemus, 45 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Nicodemus would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNicodemus first shows up in US birth records in 1924, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 101 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1994, when it reached #2,444.
- TrendNicodemus has climbed 182 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,798. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Greek, Nicodemus means “victory of the people”.
About the name Nicodemus
Nicodemus is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “victory of the people”. It has 9 letters and 4 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-mus”. US birth records list Nicodemus for boys from 1924 to 2025, in 50 of those 102 years. Its best year was 1994, when it ranked #2,444 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,798, with 45 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0.9 | 1,132,075 boys |
| 1970s | 2.7 | 375,940 boys |
| 1980s | 3.0 | 337,838 boys |
| 1990s | 10 | 98,232 boys |
| 2000s | 14 | 72,780 boys |
| 2010s | 16 | 61,958 boys |
| 2020s | 23 | 42,674 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Nicodemus
What does the name Nicodemus mean?
Nicodemus means “victory of the people” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Nicodemus?
Nicodemus has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Nicodemus a boy or girl name?
Nicodemus is a boy name.
How popular is the name Nicodemus?
Nicodemus ranked #2,798 for US boys in 2025, given to 45 babies. Its best year was 1994 (#2,444).