Nicholus
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nicholus first appeared in US Social Security records in 1963.
Over 755 babies have been named Nicholus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nicholus is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,442 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,442
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Nicholus
Nicholus is a boy name .
Nicholus is currently ranked #19,442 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nicholus include Nic, Nich, Nichy, Nichie, Nicho, Nichoy, Nichoie, Lus, Lusy, Lusie, Niy, and Niie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nicholus include Nicholas . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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