UK boy's name
Nikoloz
A masculine name of Georgian origin meaning "victory of the people".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nikoloz is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Nikoloz popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4812, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2005 to 2017. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Nikoloz. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nikoloz ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 3 boys were registered as Nikoloz.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nikoloz as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4812
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Nikoloz mean?
The name Nikoloz is a Georgian variant of the Greek name Nikolaos, which is derived from the words "niko" meaning "victor" and "laos" meaning "people". The name can be traced back to the 3rd century AD in the region of ancient Georgia, which was heavily influenced by Greek culture and the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Nikoloz is a popular name in Georgia and has been used for centuries. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the medieval Georgian chronicle "The Life of St. Nino", which mentions a nobleman named Nikoloz who played a significant role in the Christianization of Georgia in the 4th century.
In the 11th century, Nikoloz Gugunava was a prominent Georgian military leader who fought against the Seljuk Turks and defended the kingdom of Georgia. He is remembered as a brave warrior and a symbol of Georgian resistance against foreign invasions.
Another notable figure in Georgian history was Nikoloz Baratashvili, a renowned 19th-century poet and one of the founders of the Georgian Romantic movement. Born in 1817, his works were deeply influenced by his love for his homeland and the struggles of the Georgian people.
In the 20th century, Nikoloz Muskhelishvili was a prominent Georgian mathematician and academician. Born in 1891, he made significant contributions to the fields of partial differential equations and the theory of elasticity. His work has been widely recognized and has influenced generations of mathematicians.
Nikoloz Pirosmani, born in 1862, was a celebrated Georgian naïve artist known for his distinctive style and depictions of everyday life in Georgia. His works have become iconic representations of Georgian culture and have been exhibited in museums around the world.
The name Nikoloz has a rich cultural heritage and has been borne by many influential figures throughout Georgian history. Its enduring popularity reflects the strong connection between the Georgian people and their cultural roots, as well as the ongoing influence of the Eastern Orthodox tradition in the region.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Nikoloz over time
The chart below shows babies named Nikoloz registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Nikoloz, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2017, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nikoloz by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nikoloz was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4812 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3849 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Nikoloz
- Noah 72,596
- Nathan 46,860
- Nicholas 15,983
- Nathaniel 12,151
- Niall 5,746
- Nicolas 3,825
- Nico 3,532
- Nate 2,029
- Nikodem 1,872
- Noel 1,865
- Ned 1,614
- Neo 1,563
FAQ
Nikoloz: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nikoloz in the UK right now?
In 2017, Nikoloz was ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Nikoloz most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 3 babies registered as Nikoloz in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nikoloz?
A masculine name of Georgian origin meaning "victory of the people".
How many people are called Nikoloz in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Nikoloz across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.