Nicholas name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Nicholas
Story and style
Nicholas is a distinctive name for boys.
For parents, Nicholas is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank38th in 2011
Listed years10/18 years
TrendFalling
First listed2008
Length8 letters
Latest rankN/A
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Background notes
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Nicholas ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Nicholas is a familiar name for boys that was more common earlier in the years we cover. Its best recorded rank was 38th in 2011.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Not in top 100 |
| 2024 | Not in top 100 |
| 2023 | Not in top 100 |
| 2022 | Not in top 100 |
| 2021 | Not in top 100 |
| 2020 | Not in top 100 |
| 2019 | Not in top 100 |
| 2018 | 94th |
| 2017 | Not in top 100 |
| 2016 | 78th |
| 2015 | 95th |
| 2014 | 92nd |
| 2013 | 80th |
| 2012 | 80th |
| 2011 | 38th |
| 2010 | 61st |
| 2009 | 60th |
| 2008 | 39th |