Nikkolas: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

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
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	–	–	–	–
1980s	68	7	–	#2,860
1990s	208	21	+206%	#2,342
2000s	121	12	-42%	#4,629
2010s	82	8	-32%	#4,979
2020s (to 2025)	32	5	-35%	#9,592

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

1980s

–

#2,860

1990s

208

+206%

#2,342

2000s

121

-42%

#4,629

2010s

-32%

#4,979

2020s (to 2025)

-35%

#9,592

The story of Nikkolas

Nikkolas is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,610 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1984, 511 American babies have been named Nikkolas. Its peak came in 1992, when 32 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 Nikkolas stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Nikkolas?

The median living Nikkolas is about 27 years old; half are between 16 and 33. An estimated 500 people named Nikkolas are alive in the United States today.

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

Nikkolas year by year

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

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	6	#11,610
2024	6	#11,933
2023	6	#11,852
2022	8	#9,592
2021	6	#11,733
2020	–	–
2019	–	–
2018	11	#7,474
2017	–	–
2016	8	#9,434
2015	–	–
2014	5	#13,461
2013	12	#6,915
2012	11	#7,399
2011	16	#5,601
2010	19	#4,979
2009	13	#6,707
2008	11	#7,566
2007	7	#10,570
2006	5	#13,445
2005	15	#5,496
2004	13	#6,044
2003	17	#4,753
2002	10	#6,906
2001	17	#4,629
2000	13	#5,497
1995	18	#3,661
1990	21	#3,030
1985	8	#5,024
1980	–	–
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1965	–	–
1960	–	–
1955	–	–
1950	–	–
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1935	–	–
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1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

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

How old is the average Nikkolas?

The median living Nikkolas is about 27 years old. Half of all living Nikkolass are between 16 and 33 years old.

How many people named Nikkolas are alive today?

An estimated 500 people named Nikkolas are alive in the United States, based on 511 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Nikkolas mean?

Spelling variant of Nickolas.

How popular is the name Nikkolas in 2025?

Nikkolas ranked #11,610 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Nikkolas?

511 babies have been named Nikkolas in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Nikkolas most popular?

Nikkolas peaked in 1992, when 32 newborns received the name.

Is Nikkolas a boy or girl name?

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

Is the name Nikkolas rising or falling?

Nikkolas is on the rise, noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

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Nikkolas popularity over time

The story of Nikkolas

How old are people named Nikkolas?

Nikkolas year by year

Frequently asked questions

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