Nikolas is a distinctive choice, ranked #678 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Nikolas in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#678
US Rank #725
About the Name Nikolas
Nikolas has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 242 places in five years. It was most popular in 2020 at #436 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Nikolas is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #725 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Nikolas
Unlikely. With around 54 UK babies named Nikolas per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Nikolas in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Nikolas has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 242 places in the last five years. Its peak was #436 in 2020. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Nikolas is more popular in the UK (#678) than in the US (#725). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Nikolas include: Nikolas Tombazis — Nikolas Tombazis is a racing car designer who has worked in Formula One since 1992 for the Benetton, McLaren, and Ferrari teams.; Nikolas Panagiotou — Nikolas Panagiotou is a Cypriot professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Cypriot First Division club Omonia and the Cyprus national team.; Nikolas Proesmans — Nikolas Proesmans is a Belgian midfielder who plays for Eccellenza side Sangiustese VP..
Nikolas ranks #725 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
54
UK babies named Nikolas (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 242 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Nikolas
Likely around 1 other Nikolas in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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Nikolas Panagiotou is a Cypriot professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Cypriot First Division club Omonia and the Cyprus national team.
Nikolas Sylvester is a Vincentian swimmer. He competed in the men's 50 metre freestyle event at the 2016 Summer Olympics, where he ranked 61st with a time of 25.64 seconds, a national record.
Nikolas Terkelsen Nartey is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart and the Denmark national team.
Nikolas Ferreira de Oliveira is a Brazilian right-wing politician affiliated to the Liberal Party (PL). Currently serving as Member of the Chamber of Deputies, he was elected for a 4-year term in 2022, being the most voted Member of the Chamber of Deputies in the 2022 Brazilian general election, with almost 1.5 million votes, and the most voted in Minas Gerais history for that office.