Nicolas
girl nameNicolas entered the US charts in 1932, peaked at #4411 in 1932, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1932–2025
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rank today
#4411
peak (1932)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #4411 |
| 1970s | #8061 |
| 1980s | #7015 |
| 1990s | #10857 |
| 2000s | #13307 |
| 2010s | #15902 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Nicolas are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nicolas alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nicolas in 2025?
- Nicolas is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nicolas most popular?
- Nicolas peaked in 1932, reaching #4411 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nicolas with classmates?
- Nicolas will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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