Nickolaus Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Nickolaus originates from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people'. It evolved through Latin and Old French into its modern forms. The name is often linked to the traits of generosity and kindness due to its association with Saint Nicholas. While it has biblical relevance through its saintly namesake, it has also gained historical significance during the Middle Ages.
The name Nickolaus is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Nickolaus has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Nickolaus' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7545th out of 7545 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6723rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2741st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1444th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2767th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12120th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Nickolaus' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Nickolaus"
Pronunciation
/nɪˈkoʊləs/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Nickolaus is derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, which is composed of the elements 'nike' meaning 'victory' and 'laos' meaning 'people'.
Meaning
Victory of the people
Language Evolution
Nikolaos (Greek), Nicolaus (Latin), Nicholas (Old French), Nickolas (English)
Biblical Background
The name is associated with Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop known for his generosity.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in Western Europe during the Middle Ages, particularly due to the veneration of Saint Nicholas.
Variants & Derivatives
Nicholas, Nicolas, Nick, Cole
Modern Popularity & Image
Nickolaus is viewed as a traditional name with a strong historical background, often associated with kindness and generosity.
Famous People
Saint Nicholas of Myra, Nikolaus Copernicus, Nikola Tesla
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Nickolaus"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Nickolaus"
"Nickolaus" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7545th of 7545 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 6723rd of 7552 | 10 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2741st of 10718 | 211 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1444th of 16616 | 905 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2767th of 24088 | 615 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 12120th of 23106 | 49 |
Regional Popularity of "Nickolaus" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
49.30% 1448th/2937 |
- |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
48.64% 1967th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
39.62% 1460th/3685 |
- |
39.20% 2036th/5194 |
23.33% 1474th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
68.16% 3123rd/4582 |
76.12% 3931st/5164 |
42.44% 3104th/7313 |
43.60% 3254th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Nickolaus" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Nickolaus"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Nickolaus" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.