When was Nicolas most popular?

The name Nicolas reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.

What are the origins of the name Nicolas Pena?

The name Nicolas Pena combines two different traditions: the first name Nicolas has Latin roots, while the surname Pena originates from Spanish.

Nicolas Pena — 36K & 131K bearers

Nicolas Pena is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Nicolas is a masculine given name of Latin origin. The given name Nicolas is widely used in Brazil (Portuguese pronunciation: [niˈkɔlas]) and France (French pronunciation: [nikɔla]). The variant Nicolás (Spanish pronunciation: [nikoˈlas]) is widely used in Spanish-speaking countries. The variant Niccolò (Italian pronunciation: [nikkoˈlɔ]), is a popular male name in Italy, although Nicolas is also sometimes used, especially amongst Italian Americans and Latin Americans of Italian descent. The surname Pena: Afonso Pena (1847–1909), Brazilian politician Danny Pena (born 1968), American soccer player Marc Péna (born 1960), French academic and politician Marius Pena (born 1985), Romanian soccer player Paul Pena (1950–2005), American singer Trebor Pena (born 2002), American football player Peña (surname) Nicolas is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 36K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Nicolas reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Nicolas

Latin

The given name Nicolas is widely used in Brazil (Portuguese pronunciation: [niˈkɔlas]) and France (French pronunciation: [nikɔla]). The variant Nicolás (Spanish pronunciation: [nikoˈlas]) is widely used in Spanish-speaking countries. The variant Niccolò (Italian pronunciation: [nikkoˈlɔ]), is a popular male name in Italy, although Nicolas is also sometimes used, especially amongst Italian Americans and Latin Americans of Italian descent.

Surname: Pena

Spanish

Afonso Pena (1847–1909), Brazilian politician Danny Pena (born 1968), American soccer player Marc Péna (born 1960), French academic and politician Marius Pena (born 1985), Romanian soccer player Paul Pena (1950–2005), American singer Trebor Pena (born 2002), American football player Peña (surname)

Geographic Distribution

The first name Nicolas is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%

United Kingdom 26%

Australia 11%

Canada 11%

Popularity Over Time

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Notable People Named Nicolas Pena

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Nicolas Pena:

1

Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

22

Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

6

Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Nicolas?: The first name Nicolas originates from Latin. The given name Nicolas is widely used in Brazil (Portuguese pronunciation: [niˈkɔlas]) and France (French pronunciation: [nikɔla]). The variant Nicolás (Spanish pronunciation: [nikoˈlas]) is widely used in Spanish-speaking countries. The variant Niccolò (Italian pronunciation: [nikkoˈlɔ]), is a popular male name in Italy, although Nicolas is also sometimes used, especially amongst Italian Americans and Latin Americans of Italian descent.
When was Nicolas most popular?: The name Nicolas reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Pena?: The surname Pena originates from Spanish. Afonso Pena (1847–1909), Brazilian politician Danny Pena (born 1968), American soccer player Marc Péna (born 1960), French academic and politician Marius Pena (born 1985), Romanian soccer player Paul Pena (1950–2005), American singer Trebor Pena (born 2002), American football player Peña (surname)
What are the origins of the name Nicolas Pena?: The name Nicolas Pena combines two different traditions: the first name Nicolas has Latin roots, while the surname Pena originates from Spanish.