2,954births recorded
12Countries
1Variants
1963Peak · South Australia
#1124Switzerland 2025
Nikolaos is a boy name family recorded 2,954 times in 12 countries since 1960. It ranks highest today in Switzerland (#1124 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in South Australia in 1963, at 35.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Nikolaos
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikolaos | English | 2,072 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2572 | 2021 | ▲ 36 % |
| Nikolaos | English | 304 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1977 | – |
| Nikolaos | English | 273 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1704 | 2022 | ▲ 53 % |
| Nikolaos | English | 103 | 🇩🇪 Germany (large cities) | – | 2017 | – |
| Nikolaos | English | 44 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | – | 2007 | – |
| Nikolaos | English | 37 | 🇨🇦 Québec | – | 2005 | – |
Names with a similar trajectory
Their popularity curve in South Australia correlates closely with Nikolaos's.
Questions about Nikolaos
How popular is the name Nikolaos?
In 2025 it ranked #1124 in Switzerland. Official registers record 2,954 births across 12 countries.
When was Nikolaos most popular?
It peaked in South Australia in 1963, at 35.8 births per 100,000.
Is Nikolaos a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Nikolaos is a boy name.