Nicolaas
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Nicolaas first appeared in US Social Security records in 1960.
Over 398 babies have been named Nicolaas in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nicolaas is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,455 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,455
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Nicolaas
Nicolaas is a boy name .
Nicolaas is currently ranked #15,455 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nicolaas include Nic, Nico, Nicoy, Nicoie, Nicol, Nicoly, Nicolie, Aas, Aasy, Aasie, Niy, and Niie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nicolaas include Nicolas, Nico, Nicolai, Nicolo, Nicodemus . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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