Nikolaos

Boy name

Nikolaos has been given to 2,072 babies in the U.S. since 1962. It peaked in 2014. In 2025, about 1 in 33,492 boys was named Nikolaos.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,072

Peak year

2014 (58 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1962

10-year trend

▲ +21%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Nikolaos — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Nikolasboy

24,050 babies since 1937

Nikolausboy

2,656 babies since 1955

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FAQ

How popular is the name Nikolaos?

Nikolaos has been given to 2,072 babies in the U.S. since 1962. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Nikolaos peak?

Nikolaos peaked in 2014, when 58 babies were given the name.

Is Nikolaos a girl or boy name?

Nikolaos is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Nikolaos are boys).

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