Nickolai
Every Nickolai since 1976 — 533 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nickolai
Nickolai is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,059 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 533 American babies have been named Nickolai. Its peak came in 2015, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nickolai stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nickolai year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #8,059 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,610 |
| 2023 | 15 | #6,137 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5,800 |
| 2021 | 12 | #6,985 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,654 |
| 2019 | 16 | #5,731 |
| 2018 | 25 | #4,185 |
| 2017 | 18 | #5,242 |
| 2016 | 24 | #4,280 |
| 2015 | 31 | #3,565 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,414 |
| 2013 | 20 | #4,752 |
| 2012 | 29 | #3,684 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,879 |
| 2010 | 21 | #4,637 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,875 |
| 2008 | 28 | #3,804 |
| 2007 | 17 | #5,360 |
| 2006 | 25 | #3,964 |
| 2005 | 20 | #4,417 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,846 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,589 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,394 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,340 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,812 |
| 1995 | 9 | #6,258 |
| 1990 | 5 | #9,093 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,971 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nickolai in 2025?
Nickolai ranked #8,059 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nickolai?
533 babies have been named Nickolai in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nickolai most popular?
Nickolai peaked in 2015, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Nickolai a boy or girl name?
Nickolai is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nickolai rising or falling?
Nickolai is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.