Nikolas
boy name#717 in 2025Nikolas entered the US charts in 1937, peaked at #286 in 1998, ranks #717 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1937–2025
#717
rank today
#286
peak (1998)
375
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3175 |
| 1940s | #3690 |
| 1950s | #3944 |
| 1960s | #2594 |
| 1970s | #1447 |
| 1980s | #660 |
| 1990s | #416 |
| 2000s | #371 |
| 2010s | #536 |
| 2020s | #646 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Nikolas has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 23,500 people named Nikolas are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nikolas alive today was born around 2003, making them about 22 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nikolas in 2025?
- Nikolas ranks #717 among US boy names in 2025, with 375 babies given the name.
- When was the name Nikolas most popular?
- Nikolas peaked in 1998, reaching #286 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Nikolas with classmates?
- Nikolas will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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