Nicholaus
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nicholaus first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 3,255 babies have been named Nicholaus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nicholaus is past its peak , currently ranked #8,085 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,085
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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About the Name Nicholaus
Nicholaus is a boy name .
Nicholaus is currently ranked #8,085 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nicholaus include Nic, Nich, Nichy, Nichie, Nicho, Nichoy, Nichoie, Aus, Ausy, Ausie, Laus, and Niy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nicholaus include Nicholas . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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