Nicolus
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nicolus first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 99 babies have been named Nicolus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nicolus is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,612 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,612
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Nicolus
Nicolus is a boy name .
Nicolus is currently ranked #30,612 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nicolus include Nic, Nico, Nicoy, Nicoie, Lus, Lusy, Lusie, Niy, Niie, and Nickins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nicolus 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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