Nikodem
Boy name · 193 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Nikodem: 193 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 15 births in 2019.
Of ancient Greek origin, Nikodem is the Polish and Slavic form of Nicodemus, meaning 'victory of the people' from *nike* (victory) and *demos* (people). The name appears in the New Testament as a Pharisee who visited Jesus by night, a story that has inspired countless works of art and literature. While less common in English-speaking countries, Nikodem has remained a steady choice in Poland and Scotland's Polish-Scottish communities, where it enjoys modest but consistent usage. Famous bearers include Nikodem Dyzma, the anti-hero of a classic Polish novel, and Nikodem Puzyna, a contemporary Polish actor. A notable variant is Nicodemo, used in Italian and Spanish-speaking cultures.
Boy 20 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201915 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #4417 babies
- Total births
- 193since 2006
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y