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Nikolas
OriginVariation of Nicholas
GenderBoy & girl
US Rank
GirlsUnranked
Below 5 births
Boys#719
2025 SSA
About Nikolas
Nikolas is a sleek and international spelling of this longtime favorite, chosen by parents who might like the Nik or Niko short form.
Nikolas is also given to girls.
Pronounced NIK-uh-lus.
As of October 2026, Nikolas ranked #719 for boys in US births in 2025 and #18417 for girls in US births in 2005 SSA, peaked at #287 for boys in 1998 and #13853 for girls in 1989.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #557 | 495 | 257.7 |
| 2015 | #566 | 497 | 259.3 |
| 2016 | #567 | 498 | 262.4 |
| 2017 | #589 | 463 | 250.1 |
| 2018 | #553 | 502 | 276.4 |
| 2019 | #603 | 454 | 253 |
| 2020 | #604 | 453 | 262.4 |
| 2021 | #585 | 477 | 272.7 |
| 2022 | #595 | 475 | 272 |
| 2023 | #649 | 422 | 246.7 |
| 2024 | #725 | 361 | 209.5 |
| 2025 | #719 | 375 | 219.5 |
World rankings
Nikolas for boys
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