Nickolaos is of Greek origin, derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, which is composed of the elements nike, meaning 'victory,' and laos, translating to 'people.' It signifies 'victory of the people' or 'victory for the people.' This name has been popular among Greeks throughout history and has also gained recognition internationally. Nickolaos was notably borne by several saints in the Eastern Orthodox Church, including Saint Nicholas of Myra, venerated as the patron saint of children and sailors.
The name Nickolaos saw varying popularity over the years, with peaks in 1974 (11 births) and 1977 (13 births), and troughs in 1969 (5 births) and 1987 (5 births). The total number of births for this name from 1969 to 1990 is 151.