Nikolaos
Meaningvictory of the people · Greek
- US rank
- #2,572
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,340 in 1979
51 babies were named Nikolaos in the US in 2025. It has climbed 45 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1962–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Nikolaos you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 33,445 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Nikolaos, 51 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Nikolaos would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNikolaos first shows up in US birth records in 1962, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 63 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1979, when it reached #1,340.
- TrendNikolaos has climbed 45 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,572. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Greek, Nikolaos means “victory of the people”.
About the name Nikolaos
Nikolaos is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “victory of the people”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-aos”. US birth records list Nikolaos for boys from 1962 to 2025, in 61 of those 64 years. Its best year was 1979, when it ranked #1,340 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,572, with 51 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.3 | 301,887 boys |
| 1970s | 18 | 55,525 boys |
| 1980s | 16 | 62,933 boys |
| 1990s | 15 | 68,306 boys |
| 2000s | 20 | 49,505 boys |
| 2010s | 24 | 42,017 boys |
| 2020s | 29 | 34,542 boys |
Other spellings of Nikolaos
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 Nikolaos
What does the name Nikolaos mean?
Nikolaos means “victory of the people” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Nikolaos?
Nikolaos has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Nikolaos a boy or girl name?
Nikolaos is a boy name.
How popular is the name Nikolaos?
Nikolaos ranked #2,572 for US boys in 2025, given to 51 babies. Its best year was 1979 (#1,340).