Nicholaus is a name of German origin, derived from the Greek Nikolaos, which means "victory of the people." It is composed of two elements: Nike, meaning "victory," and Laos, meaning "the people." The name was popularized by Saint Nicholas, also known as Santa Claus in some cultures. Nickolaus is often associated with generosity and benevolence due to the legendary figure for whom it was named.
Nichalaus had a strong year in 1978 with six births recorded, contributing to its total of six births overall.