National Nicholas Day is celebrated on February 25 every year. It is a day set aside to celebrate everyone named Nicholas. The name is of Greek origin and means ‘victory of the people.’ From Greek mythology to Christianity, Nicholas, an excellent name, has a lot of history. The name is predominantly masculine and has many variations in different languages as well. It also has a feminine version, Nicole. Two of the most popular people in America with the name Nicholas are Nicolas Cage and Nicholas “Nick” Cannon. Nicholas is derived from Nikolaos, a name that evolved from the components ‘Nike,’ meaning ‘victory,’ and Laos, meaning ‘people.
History of National Nicholas Day
The name Nicholas has been around for a very long time. It shares its origin with Nike, the Greek goddess of victory. In Christianity, the patron saint of school children, sailors, mechanics, scholars, bakers, brides, travelers, and Russia is Saint Nicholas of Myra, who lived between 270 and 340 A.D. The name Nicholas is ranked 232 on the list of the most popular given names in America and has an estimated population of 284,597. For every 100,000 Americans, there are about 89.26 people named Nicholas, and it is used as a first name 89% of the time.
Although it was in the top 10 given names between 1993 and 2002, it has dropped in popularity in recent times. For racial distribution, the name Nicholas is more common among white people in America. Whites constitute 80.8%, Hispanics 7.8%, Blacks 7.7%, Asians or Pacific Islanders 1.8%, Mixed races 1.3%, and American Indians or Alaskan Natives take 0.5% of people named Nicholas. New York has the most people named Nicholas, with a population of about 38,984. It’s also where you are most likely to meet someone with the name — 19742 in every 100,000 New Yorkers. The name has many different short forms, with the most popular being Nick, Nicky, Cole, Colin, and Nico.
National Nicholas Day timeline
Pope Nicholas I, also known as Nicholas the Great, becomes the Bishop of Rome.
Nicholas I reigns as Emperor of Russia, King of Poland, and Grand Duke of Finland until his death in 1855.
American actor and filmmaker Nicolas Kim Coppola, professionally known as Nicolas Cage, is born.
American television host, rapper, actor, and comedian Nicholas Scott Cannon is born.
The people of France elect Sarkozy as president and he serves until May 2012.
National Nicholas Day FAQs
Did Nicolas Cage eat a cockroach?
When he played the role of Peter Loew in “Vampire’s Kiss,” he ate a live cockroach. He initially wanted to eat a live bat.
How old is Nick Cannon?
American television host, actor, rapper, and comedian Nick Cannon is 41 years of age. He was born on October 8, 1980.
Did Nicolas Sarkozy get a prison sentence?
Yes. The former French President was sentenced to a year in prison in 2021 after he was found guilty of fraudulently funding his 2012 reelection.
National Nicholas Day Activities
Become friends with a Nicholas
Celebrate the day by becoming friends with Nicholas. It’s a good day to make a new friend.
Spread awareness
Spread awareness about National Nicholas Day. The more people know about the day, the better the celebration will be.
Wish them well
Wish everyone named Nicholas well. It is a very kind gesture, and it helps make their special day more memorable.
5 Facts About Nicolas Cage
He named himself after a superhero
He was born Nicolas Kim Coppola but later changed his name to Nicolas Cage owing to his love for the superhero Luke Cage.
A dynasty of entertainers
After winning his Academy Award for “Leaving Las Vegas” in 1995, Nicolas Cage became the third consecutive Coppola in three generations to have won the coveted award.
He owns two islands
He is a big investor, owning two islands in the Bahamas.
The haunted house
In 2007, he bought a haunted house belonging to a serial killer from the 1800s named Madame LaLaurie.
Ghost Rider tattoo
Even before playing the role of Ghost Rider, he already had the tattoo.
Why We Love National Nicholas Day
It educates people about the name
On National Nicholas Day, people are educated about the name Nicholas. Information such as its origin and variations are learned on this day.
It brings popularity to the name
Celebrating Nicholas Day makes the name popular. It will inspire more people to choose the name for their newborns or pets.
It celebrates people
A chance to celebrate with other people is always a good idea. Nicholas Day presents everyone an opportunity to celebrate with people and spread some love around.
National Nicholas Day dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | February 25 | Tuesday |
| 2026 | February 25 | Wednesday |
| 2027 | February 25 | Thursday |
| 2028 | February 25 | Friday |
| 2029 | February 25 | Sunday |
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