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Nicholas
BoyMeaning of Nicholas: Greek: 'victory of the people'
Nicholas is a boy's name most strongly associated with Greek naming. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 116th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 211th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#116
3,123 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#211
236 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
929,199
First recorded 1880 · peak 1995
Trend
falling
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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