Baby Names US
boys' name ★ peaked 1998

Nickolus

Gender Boy Rank 2025 Below top lists
Rank 2025
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among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Nickolus
How common
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boys born in 2025
Peak year
1998
23 babies
All-time total
479
#8,114 all-time among boys
First recorded
1977
in Social Security records

Nickolus popularity over time

479 babies have been named Nickolus since 1977, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras
00.010.010.0218801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1978Boys

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade Boys Per year Change Best rank
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1970s 39 4 – #2,348
1980s 136 14 +249% #2,674
1990s 164 16 +21% #3,273
2000s 121 12 -26% #4,327
2010s 19 2 -84% #6,605
2020s (to 2025) – – – –

The story of Nickolus

Nickolus is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1977, 479 American babies have been named Nickolus. Its peak came in 1998, when 23 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1990s.

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 Nickolus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Nickolus?

The median living Nickolus is about 31 years old; half are between 24 and 39. An estimated 500 people named Nickolus are alive in the United States today.

median 31 020406080100

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Nickolus year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
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2014 6 #11,717
2013 – –
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2011 – –
2010 13 #6,605
2009 13 #6,706
2008 8 #9,602
2007 7 #10,561
2006 12 #6,784
2005 12 #6,509
2004 10 #7,377
2003 8 #8,397
2002 16 #4,851
2001 17 #4,628
2000 18 #4,327
1995 21 #3,273
1990 16 #3,726
1985 19 #2,674
1980 15 #3,059
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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Nickolus, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Nickolus?

The median living Nickolus is about 31 years old. Half of all living Nickoluss are between 24 and 39 years old.

How many people named Nickolus are alive today?

An estimated 500 people named Nickolus are alive in the United States, based on 479 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Nickolus in 2025?

Nickolus did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Nickolus?

479 babies have been named Nickolus in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Nickolus most popular?

Nickolus peaked in 1998, when 23 newborns received the name.

Is Nickolus a boy or girl name?

Nickolus is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Nickolus rising or falling?

Nickolus is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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