NAME PROFILE
Nicolaus
Derived from the Latin name Marcellinus, it means 'dedicated to Mars' or 'little warrior.' This name suggests a person who possesses a graceful strength and a spirited, courageous heart, balancing elegance with a bold sense of adventure.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,141 |
| Gender | Male (19% / 81%) |
| Peak year | 1998 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1979 |
| Most recent | 2015 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 70%TX — 21%PA — 3%FL — 3%IL — 3%
Notable People
Marcelline Bertrand (Actress and Humanitarian) · Marcelline Desbordes-Valmore (Poet and Novelist) · Marcelline Day (Silent Film Star) · Marcelline Loridan-Ivens (Writer and Film Director) · Marcelline Jayakody (Composer and Author)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MarcyMarcieLinaCelineMar
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