Victory of the people
Niels is the Danish and Dutch form of Nicholas. It is derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, combining the elements 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people).
Less common today
Niels isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,486 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Nobel Prize-winning physicist who made foundational contributions to understanding atomic structure
Renowned Norwegian mathematician after whom the Abel Prize is named
Prominent 19th-century Danish composer and conductor
German motorsport official and former Formula One Race Director
