Total births
1,120
Boys' name · since 1924
Nicodemus
Since 1924, U.S. Social Security records show 1,120 babies named Nicodemus, peaking in 2022. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3352
- among boys today
- 1,120
- born since 1924
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Nicodemus currently ranks #3352 among boys' names in America, with 1,120 babies recorded since 1924.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nicodemus has been recorded 1,120 times among boys since 1924, currently ranked #3352 nationally and more common than 77% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1924 to 2025.
- #3352 among boys today
- 1,120 born since 1924
- 2010s peak decade
- 77% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nicodemus is currently the #3352 boys' name in America, more common than 77% of boys - 1,120 born since 1924, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3352
- among boys today
- 1,120
- born since 1924
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Nicodemus vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3352
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 77% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Nicodemus was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
48 babies were named Nicodemus in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Nicodemus compares
1,120 Top 29% higher than 71% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Nicodemus's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nicodemus | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,120 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 48 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nicodemus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nicodemus's full recorded timeline at 2001, 71% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 29% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1971, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2022 peak of 48 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nicodemus at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#3,352
Active since
1924
Nicodemus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1924–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 102 years of records
Nicodemus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Nicodemus's strongest decade.
303 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Nicodemus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 6
1920s
6 births
- 1970s 43
1970s
43 births
- 1980s 54
1980s
54 births
- 1990s
1990s
197 births
- 2000s
2000s
274 births
- 2010s
2010s
303 births
- 2020s
2020s
243 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 303 births (27% of all-time use).
How Nicodemus compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Nicodemus's total volume
Nicodemus vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Nicodemus by state
Where Nicodemus concentrates geographically, total births since 1924
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 64 | 5.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 16 | 1.4% |
| #3 | New York | | 11 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Nicodemus's total US births 5.7%
Even split
64 of 1,120 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nicodemus? ▼
1,120 babies have been named Nicodemus since 1924. It currently ranks #3352 among boys. The peak year was 2022 with 48 births.
When was Nicodemus most popular? ▼
Nicodemus was most popular in the 2010s decade with 303 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Nicodemus most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nicodemus are California (64 births), Texas (16 births), New York (11 births).
How long has the name Nicodemus been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nicodemus since 1924 -- 102 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Nicodemus? ▼
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 Nicodemus's data
- Nicodemus's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (303 total births) through the 2020s (243) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Nicodemuss (64 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- 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 Nicodemus
Nearby Names Like Nicodemus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nicodemus
Nicholas Boy
#117 926,047 births
Nicolas Boy
#184 101,585 births
Nick Boy
#1418 50,457 births
Nickolas Boy
#1542 39,356 births
Nico Boy
#211 21,294 births
Compare Nicodemus side by side: Nicodemus vs Nicholas Nicodemus vs Nicolas Nicodemus vs Nick
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1924–2025 (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. "Nicodemus: #3352 Boys' Name - 1,120 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nicodemus. 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 Nicodemus 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 June 2026.