Nikoli: 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	5	1	–	#8,855
1990s	92	9	+1740%	#4,951
2000s	196	20	+113%	#3,228
2010s	290	29	+48%	#2,949
2020s (to 2025)	80	13	-54%	#4,887

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

1980s

–

#8,855

1990s

+1740%

#4,951

2000s

196

+113%

#3,228

2010s

290

+48%

#2,949

2020s (to 2025)

-54%

#4,887

The story of Nikoli

Nikoli is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,611 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1989, 663 American babies have been named Nikoli. Its peak came in 2010, when 40 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 Nikoli stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Nikoli?

The median living Nikoli is about 15 years old; half are between 9 and 20. An estimated 700 people named Nikoli 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.

Nikoli 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	#11,611
2024	12	#7,136
2023	13	#6,790
2022	16	#5,801
2021	20	#4,887
2020	13	#6,532
2019	28	#3,866
2018	21	#4,697
2017	27	#3,950
2016	31	#3,584
2015	33	#3,413
2014	24	#4,223
2013	26	#3,933
2012	30	#3,605
2011	30	#3,578
2010	40	#2,949
2009	27	#3,891
2008	32	#3,472
2007	35	#3,228
2006	29	#3,584
2005	20	#4,418
2004	15	#5,419
2003	13	#5,786
2002	10	#6,907
2001	9	#7,346
2000	6	#9,965
1995	7	#7,566
1990	7	#6,948
1985	–	–
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1970	–	–
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1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

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

How old is the average Nikoli?

The median living Nikoli is about 15 years old. Half of all living Nikolis are between 9 and 20 years old.

How many people named Nikoli are alive today?

An estimated 700 people named Nikoli are alive in the United States, based on 663 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Nikoli in 2025?

Nikoli ranked #11,611 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 Nikoli?

663 babies have been named Nikoli in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Nikoli most popular?

Nikoli peaked in 2010, when 40 newborns received the name.

Is Nikoli a boy or girl name?

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

Is the name Nikoli rising or falling?

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

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Nikoli popularity over time

The story of Nikoli

How old are people named Nikoli?

Nikoli year by year

Frequently asked questions

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