Nikolas
How to say it: NIK-uh-lus · /ˈnɪkələs/
Victory of the people; variant spelling of Nicholas, from Greek 'nike' (victory) + 'laos' (people).
Nikolas was the 59th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 375 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 37% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #83 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #59 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 375 |
| Share of births | 1 in 567 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −37% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #83 |
| In France, 2025 | #265 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Holding close to its 2000s high, Nikolas remains well used. A slight slip is expected in the next few years.
What goes with it
Breezy and resonant, Nikolas feels strong while traveling well. Lukas echoes its rhythm.
Parents who love Nikolas also love
Nicknames
- Nik
- Nick
- Niko
- Nikki
- Cole
Honouring a Nikolas in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Nikolas is about 1 in 24.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Norwegian, Swedish.
In France: #265 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Nikolas
- Nikolas Tombazis (born 1968)Greek racing car designer
- Nikolas Nartey (born 2000)Danish association football player
- Nikolas Ioannou (born 1995)Cypriot professional footballer
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