Nicolas is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #256 in 2022 with 183 recorded births. This places Nicolas in the top 4% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 197 births ranking #267. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 165.2%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 1,554 boys born was named Nicolas. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Nicolas is a well-established international form of Nicholas and means victory of the people. It feels classic but slightly softer in shape than the English Nicholas.
The name has long-standing use across French- and Spanish-speaking cultures and stays familiar in many parts of the world. It offers tradition without feeling rigid.