Nicholas
Meaning: Victory of the people
Origin: Greek — from nike (victory) + laos (people)
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #22
Total births: 23,922
History: Nicholas peaked in the 1980s in Australia. Nick Kyrgios brought explosive, controversial tennis to the world stage — pure Australian unpredictability. The name represents Australians who refuse to play by anyone else's rules.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2024) | #91 |
| Babies named Nicholas in 2024 | 91 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 23,922 |
| Peak year | 1993 (776 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #6 |
| Years in records | 1955–2024 (69 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 25 spots |
Frequently asked about Nicholas
What does the name Nicholas mean?
Nicholas means “Victory of the people” from Greek — from nike (victory) + laos (people) roots.
What is the origin of the name Nicholas?
Nicholas has Greek — from nike (victory) + laos (people) origin. The traditional meaning is “Victory of the people”.
How popular is Nicholas in Australia?
Nicholas ranked #91 in Australia in 2024 — given to 91 babies that year.
When was Nicholas most popular?
Nicholas peaked in 1993 with 776 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Nicholas a boy or girl name?
Nicholas is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Nicholass in registered births are male.
Is the name Nicholas rising or falling in popularity?
Nicholas has fallen 25 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #66 in 2019 to #91 in 2024.
How long has Nicholas been recorded in Australia?
Nicholas appears in birth records in Australia across 69 years — from 1955 through 2024.