Niccolas
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Niccolas first appeared in US Social Security records in 1988.
Over 189 babies have been named Niccolas in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Niccolas is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,581 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #36,581
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Niccolas
Niccolas is a boy name .
Niccolas is currently ranked #36,581 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Niccolas include Nic, Nicc, Niccy, Niccie, Nicco, Niccoy, Niccoie, Las, Lasy, Lasie, Niy, and Niie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Niccolas include Niccolo, Nicco . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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