Niccolas is of Greek origin and means 'victory of the people'. It is a variant spelling of Nicolas, which has been popular since the Middle Ages due to Saint Nicholas, the 4th-century bishop of Myra in modern-day Turkey. Niccolas was chosen as a name by parents who wanted a unique yet meaningful moniker for their child. The name has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in France and other European countries.
The name Niccolas has seen a varied trend in popularity over the years. It started with a peak of 7 births in 1993 and again in 1995-96, but then experienced fluctuations, reaching another high of 15 births in 2003. After that, it declined until 2018 when it had only 5 births. Overall, there have been a total of 189 babies named Niccolas born between 1988 and 2018.