Nicolas is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #19238 in 2006 with 5 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2001 with 9 births ranking #10767. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 380,214 girls 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.