Total births
265
Boys' name · since 1978
Nickalos
Nickalos has 265 recorded births since 1978 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1989 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 265
- total births
- 1978–2008
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
Nickalos is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 265 have been recorded since 1978.
Social Security Administration records show Nickalos recorded 265 times among boys since 1978, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2008.
- 265 total births
- 1978–2008 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
265 boys have been named Nickalos since 1978, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2008.
- 265
- total births
- 1978–2008
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Nickalos was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
17 babies were named Nickalos in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Nickalos's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nickalos's SSA record in two at 1994 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1978, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1989 peak of 17, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nickalos at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Nickalos popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2008
- Peak year (1989)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Nickalos by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Nickalos's strongest decade.
101 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Nickalos births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
85 births
- 1990s
1990s
101 births
- 2000s
2000s
74 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 101 births (38% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nickalos? ▼
Since 1978, Social Security records show 265 babies named Nickalos. The most recent recorded year was 2008. Its busiest year on record was 1989, with 17 births.
When was Nickalos most popular? ▼
Nickalos was most popular in the 1990s decade with 101 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
How long has the name Nickalos been used? ▼
Records for Nickalos go back to 1978, giving 31 years of history through 2008.
What names are similar to Nickalos? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nicholas, Nicolas, Nick, Nickolas, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nickalos's data
- Nickalos's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (101 total births) through the 2000s (74) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Nickalos
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nickalos
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Nickolas Boy
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Nico Boy
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1978–2008 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nickalos: Baby Name Since 1978 - 265 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nickalos. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Nickalos draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.