Nicolas is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #143 in 1997 with 2,430 recorded births. This places Nicolas in the top 1% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2003 with 3,003 births ranking #134. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 776 boys born was named Nicolas. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.