Nicolaus
Pronunciation: [ n-IHK-uhl-owz ]
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Nicolaus first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 1,141 babies have been named Nicolaus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nicolaus is past its peak , currently ranked #9,090 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,090
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Nicolaus
Nicolaus is a boy name .
Nicolaus is currently ranked #9,090 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nicolaus include Nic, Nico, Nicoy, Nicoie, Nicol, Nicoly, Nicolie, Aus, Ausy, Ausie, Niy, and Niie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nicolaus 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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