Nickolaos
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Nickolaos first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 152 babies have been named Nickolaos in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nickolaos is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,991 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,991
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Nickolaos
Nickolaos is a boy name .
Nickolaos is currently ranked #20,991 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nickolaos include Nic, Nick, Nicky, Nickie, Nicko, Nickoy, Nickoie, Aos, Aosy, Aosie, Laos, and Niy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nickolaos include Nick, Nickolas, Nicklaus . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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