Total births
174
Boys' name · since 2003
Nicolae
Since 2003, U.S. Social Security records show 174 babies named Nicolae, peaking in 2010. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #10451
- among boys today
- 174
- born since 2003
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 27%
- more common than other boys
174 babies have been named Nicolae since 2003, making it today's #10451 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Nicolae recorded 174 times among boys since 2003, holding rank #10451 nationally today, ahead of 27% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2003 to 2024.
- #10451 among boys today
- 174 born since 2003
- 2010s peak decade
- 27% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nicolae is currently the #10451 boys' name in America, more common than 27% of boys - 174 born since 2003, peaking in the 2010s.
- #10451
- among boys today
- 174
- born since 2003
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 27%
- more common than other boys
Nicolae vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#10451
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 27% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Nicolae was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
18 babies were named Nicolae in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
How Nicolae compares
174 36th percentile among 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
Nicolae's all-time total is 53% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nicolae | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 174 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 18 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nicolae's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nicolae splits its recorded history at 2014: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2013 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2010 peak of 18 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nicolae at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2010
Current rank
#10,451
Active since
2003
Nicolae popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2003–2024
- Peak year (2010)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Nicolae by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Nicolae's strongest decade.
76 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Nicolae births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
67 births
- 2010s
2010s
76 births
- 2020s
2020s
31 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 76 births (44% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nicolae? ▼
174 babies have been named Nicolae since 2003. It currently ranks #10451 among boys. The peak year was 2010 with 18 births.
When was Nicolae most popular? ▼
Nicolae was most popular in the 2010s decade with 76 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
How long has the name Nicolae been used? ▼
Nicolae has been recorded in Social Security data since 2003, spanning 22 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Nicolae? ▼
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 Nicolae's data
- Nicolae's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (76 total births) through the 2020s (31) -- 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 Nicolae
Nearby Names Like Nicolae
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nicolae
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 Nicolae side by side: Nicolae vs Nicholas Nicolae vs Nicolas Nicolae vs Nick
Related Names
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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, 2003–2024 (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. "Nicolae: #10451 Boys' Name - 174 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nicolae. 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 Nicolae 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.