Nicodemus
Borrowed from Ancient Greek Νῑκόδημος (Nīkódēmos), from νῑ́κη (nī́kē, “victory”) + δῆμος (dêmos, “people”).
Every Nicodemus since 1924 — 1,120 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nicodemus
Nicodemus is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,826 in 2025 with 45 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1924, 1,120 American babies have been named Nicodemus. Its peak came in 2022, when 48 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Nicodemus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nicodemus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45 | #2,826 |
| 2024 | 35 | #3,371 |
| 2023 | 37 | #3,269 |
| 2022 | 48 | #2,744 |
| 2021 | 39 | #3,106 |
| 2020 | 39 | #3,012 |
| 2019 | 32 | #3,543 |
| 2018 | 32 | #3,497 |
| 2017 | 36 | #3,234 |
| 2016 | 26 | #4,063 |
| 2015 | 30 | #3,658 |
| 2014 | 37 | #3,072 |
| 2013 | 32 | #3,385 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4,094 |
| 2011 | 27 | #3,863 |
| 2010 | 26 | #3,962 |
| 2009 | 24 | #4,241 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4,850 |
| 2007 | 30 | #3,571 |
| 2006 | 29 | #3,583 |
| 2005 | 33 | #3,148 |
| 2004 | 22 | #4,094 |
| 2003 | 31 | #3,093 |
| 2002 | 30 | #3,064 |
| 2001 | 29 | #3,120 |
| 2000 | 26 | #3,272 |
| 1995 | 14 | #4,442 |
| 1990 | 12 | #4,591 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,576 |
| 1980 | 13 | #3,377 |
| 1975 | 9 | #3,849 |
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Famous people named Nicodemus
- Nicodemus Religious figure · -50–100
- Nicodemus Tessin the Younger Architect · 1654–1728
- Nicodemus Tessin the Elder Architect · 1615–1681
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nicodemus mean?
Borrowed from Ancient Greek Νῑκόδημος (Nīkódēmos), from νῑ́κη (nī́kē, “victory”) + δῆμος (dêmos, “people”).
How popular is the name Nicodemus in 2025?
Nicodemus ranked #2,826 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 45 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nicodemus?
1,120 babies have been named Nicodemus in the United States since 1924, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nicodemus most popular?
Nicodemus peaked in 2022, when 48 newborns received the name.
Is Nicodemus a boy or girl name?
Nicodemus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nicodemus rising or falling?
Nicodemus is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Nicodemus?
Well-known people named Nicodemus include Nicodemus (religious figure), Nicodemus Tessin the Younger (architect), Nicodemus Tessin the Elder (architect).