Nicanor
boy nameNicanor entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #2207 in 1954, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#2207
peak (1954)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3242 |
| 1920s | #3853 |
| 1930s | #3116 |
| 1940s | #3080 |
| 1950s | #3267 |
| 1960s | #3348 |
| 1970s | #3663 |
| 1980s | #4082 |
| 1990s | #5439 |
| 2000s | #6828 |
| 2010s | #9089 |
| 2020s | #9240 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Nicanor are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nicanor alive today was born around 1981, making them about 44 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nicanor in 2025?
- Nicanor is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Nicanor most popular?
- Nicanor peaked in 1954, reaching #2207 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Nicanor with classmates?
- Nicanor will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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