Name profile

Nicodemus

A name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".

OriginGreek
PronunciationEnglish /ˌnɪk.ə.ˈdiː.məs/; Latin /niː.ko.ˈdeː.mus/
Usage languagesAncient Greek, Biblical, Biblical Latin
US rank (2025)#2,798

Meaning and history

Nicodemus is a name derived from the Greek Νικόδημος (Nikodemos), meaning “victory of the people,” from νίκη (nike), “victory,” and δῆμος (demos), “the people.” It is also the name of a New Testament figure who helps Joseph of Arimathea entomb Jesus.

Popularity over timeUS births · boys
20062006: 29 births, rank #3,524
2007: 30 births, rank #3,511
2008: 20 births, rank #4,714
2009: 24 births, rank #4,160
2010: 26 births, rank #3,894
20112011: 27 births, rank #3,792
2012: 25 births, rank #4,003
2013: 32 births, rank #3,339
2014: 37 births, rank #3,038
2015: 30 births, rank #3,591
20162016: 26 births, rank #3,990
2017: 36 births, rank #3,193
2018: 32 births, rank #3,446
2019: 32 births, rank #3,496
2020: 39 births, rank #2,980
20212021: 39 births, rank #3,074
2022: 48 births, rank #2,717
2023: 37 births, rank #3,228
2024: 35 births, rank #3,335
20252025: 45 births, rank #2,798

In 2025, 45 babies were recorded with the name Nicodemus, ranking #2,798 among boys.