Nikolai
boy name#605 in 2025Nikolai entered the US charts in 1960, peaked at #473 in 2018, ranks #605 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1960–2025
#605
rank today
#473
peak (2018)
469
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #3423 |
| 1970s | #2297 |
| 1980s | #2040 |
| 1990s | #1404 |
| 2000s | #1097 |
| 2010s | #555 |
| 2020s | #568 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Nikolai has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 11,000 people named Nikolai are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nikolai is a kid of about 10 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nikolai in 2025?
- Nikolai ranks #605 among US boy names in 2025, with 469 babies given the name.
- When was the name Nikolai most popular?
- Nikolai peaked in 2018, reaching #473 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Nikolai with classmates?
- Nikolai will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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