US Popularity:4605
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Victory of the people; Conqueror
Nicolai is a boy's first name of Greek origin and is often used in languages such as Danish, Norwegian, and French. A diminutive of the Greek name, Nicholas, Nicolai means "victory of the people” or "conqueror" and is a winning choice for a parent seeking a distinctive name that symbolizes triumph and success. In religious terms, Saint Nicholas was the patron saint of Greece, Russia, merchants, and children, and is considered the original inspiration for Santa Claus. Whether baby is born in December or summer, Nicolai is undoubtedly a timeless name with positive connotations and evergreen appeal!

Nicolai Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Nicolai is currently #3455 on The Bump
Boy:Nicolai is currently #1116 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Nicolai is currently #4605 in U.S. births
Boy:Nicolai is currently #1366 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#4605
in 2022
+ 951
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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