Nicholas

At a Glance: Name: Nicholas – Meaning: victory of the people – Origin: Greek – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: NIK-uh-lus

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Nicholas is a Greek name meaning "victory of the people," pronounced NIK-uh-lus. It has the kind of steady, classic sound that's stayed easy to say and easy to like for generations, without ever feeling tied to one particular moment.

Meaning & Origin of Nicholas

Meaning: Victory of the people.

Origin: Greek.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Nicholas

Phonetic: NIK-uh-lus   IPA: /ˈnɪkələs/

Popularity of Nicholas

Nicholas hit its highest point in 1999, when it ranked #5 with 25,639 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had settled to #118, with 3,025 babies — still very much in use, just no longer at that early peak.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Nicholas mean?

Victory of the people. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Nicholas)

How do you pronounce Nicholas?

Nicholas is pronounced NIK-uh-lus (IPA: /ˈnɪkələs/).

Is Nicholas a popular name right now?

Nicholas peaked at #5 in 1999 and is ranked #118 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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