Total births
44
Boys' name · since 1978
Nickolous
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 44 babies named Nickolous, peaking in 2006. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 44
- total births
- 1978–2006
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
Nickolous sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 44 recorded since 1978.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nickolous has been recorded 44 times among boys since 1978, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2006.
- 44 total births
- 1978–2006 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
44 boys have been named Nickolous since 1978, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2006.
- 44
- total births
- 1978–2006
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Nickolous was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
8 babies were named Nickolous in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
Nickolous's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nickolous's SSA record in two at 1983 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1983, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2006 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nickolous at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
2006
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Nickolous popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2006
- Peak year (2006)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Nickolous by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Nickolous's strongest decade.
18 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Nickolous births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
13 births
- 1980s
1980s
18 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 18 births (41% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nickolous? ▼
44 babies have been named Nickolous since 1978. It was last recorded in 2006. The peak year was 2006 with 8 births.
When was Nickolous most popular? ▼
Nickolous was most popular in the 1980s decade with 18 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
How long has the name Nickolous been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nickolous since 1978 -- 29 years through the most recent 2006 data.
What names are similar to Nickolous? ▼
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 Nickolous's data
- Nickolous's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (18 total births) through the 2000s (8) -- 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 Nickolous
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nickolous
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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, 1978–2006 (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. "Nickolous: Baby Name Since 1978 - 44 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nickolous. 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 Nickolous 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.