Nikolaus
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Victorious: Conquerer Of The People. Variant Of Nicholas.
- Origin
- German
Nikolaus Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,631 baby boys have been named Nikolaus. The name peaked in 1994 with 98 US births that year (rank #1150). In 2024, ranked #3742 nationally — 2,592 places below its 1994 peak.
Top States for Nikolaus
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Nikolaus births are: California (314), Texas (105), New York (51).
Other German-Origin Names Like Nikolaus
If you like Nikolaus's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
8-Letter Names Starting with N
Names with Nikolaus's exact length and starting letter: Naalnish, Nacumbea, Nadezhda, Naftalie, Nahimana.
Quick Facts About Nikolaus
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nickolas | Victorious. Conquerer Of The People. Variant Of Nicholas. | Male | Slavic |
| Nickolaus | Victorious: Conquerer Of The People. Variant Of Nicholas. | Male | German |
| Nicolaas | Victorious Army | Male | Dutch |
| Nicolas | Victorious: Conquerer Of The People. Variant Of Nicholas. | Male | French |
| Nikolas | Victory To The People. Variant Of Nicholas. | Male | Greek |
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