Nykolas
boy nameNykolas entered the US charts in 1986, peaked at #4019 in 1998, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1986–2025
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rank today
#4019
peak (1998)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #6721 |
| 1990s | #6260 |
| 2000s | #5424 |
| 2010s | #8345 |
| 2020s | #12146 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Nykolas are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nykolas alive today was born around 2005, making them about 20 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nykolas in 2025?
- Nykolas is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Nykolas most popular?
- Nykolas peaked in 1998, reaching #4019 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Nykolas with classmates?
- Nykolas will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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