Nicolaas
Boy nameNicolaas has been given to 404 babies in the U.S. since 1960. It peaked in 1996. In 2025, about 1 in 284,679 boys was named Nicolaas.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
404
Peak year
1996 (22 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1960
10-year trend
▲ +20%
Gender split
All boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Nicolaas — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Nicolaas.
Sibling name ideas for Nicolaas
Same era and popularity as Nicolaas, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Nicolaas?
Nicolaas has been given to 404 babies in the U.S. since 1960. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Nicolaas peak?
Nicolaas peaked in 1996, when 22 babies were given the name.
Is Nicolaas a girl or boy name?
Nicolaas is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Nicolaas are boys).
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