NAME PROFILE
Nickolaus
Derived from a combination of the Americanized prefix 'Bray' and the suffix 'Lyn', it signifies a hill or slope near water; it describes a person who is imaginative, adventurous, and radiates a refreshing modern spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,795 |
| Gender | Male (18% / 82%) |
| Peak year | 1993 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1977 |
| Most recent | 2011 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 47%TX — 27%IL — 9%OH — 9%FL — 9%
Notable People
Brailyn Oliver (Collegiate Athlete) · Brailyn Dixon (Performing Artist) · Brailyn Parker (Author and Poet) · Brailyn James (Social Media Personality) · Brailyn Smith (Fashion Designer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
BrayLynBraiBraily
Similar Names
Compare Nickolaus
Get the full Name Scout experience on mobile
Swipe through names with your partner, run AI-powered name analysis, track tournaments, and sync favorites across devices. 33,000+ names with SSA data from 1910 to 2025.
App Store
Google Play