Total births
437
Unisex name · since 1991
Nicoli
437 babies named Nicoli in U.S. Social Security records since 1991, with the highest year being 2008. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #10253
- among boys today
- 437
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 28%
- more common than other boys
437 babies have been named Nicoli since 1991, making it today's #10253 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Nicoli recorded 437 times among boys since 1991, holding rank #10253 nationally today, ahead of 28% 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 1991 to 2024.
- #10253 among boys today
- 437 born since 1991
- 2010s peak decade
- 28% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Nicoli is currently the #10253 unisex name in America, more common than 28% of boys - 437 born since 1991, peaking in the 2010s.
- #10253
- among boys today
- 437
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 28%
- more common than other boys
Nicoli vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#10253
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 28% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Nicoli was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
29 babies were named Nicoli in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Nicoli compares
437 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
Nicoli's all-time total is 19% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nicoli | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 437 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 29 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nicoli's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nicoli's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 64% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 36%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1994, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 29, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nicoli at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#10,253
Active since
1991
Nicoli popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2024
- Peak year (2008)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Nicoli popularity over time - girls
42 total births recorded since 1954 (Nicoli as girls' name)
Nicoli by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Nicoli's strongest decade.
193 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Nicoli births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 61
1990s
61 births
- 2000s
2000s
148 births
- 2010s
2010s
193 births
- 2020s 35
2020s
35 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 193 births (44% of all-time use).
Nicoli by state
Where Nicoli concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 22 | 5.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 1.4% |
California share of Nicoli's total US births 5.0%
Even split
22 of 437 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nicoli? ▼
437 babies have been named Nicoli since 1991. It currently ranks #10253 among boys. The peak year was 2008 with 29 births.
When was Nicoli most popular? ▼
Nicoli was most popular in the 2010s decade with 193 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Nicoli most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nicoli are California (22 births), Texas (6 births).
Is Nicoli a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Nicoli is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 437 births, and as a girl's name it has 42 births.
How long has the name Nicoli been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nicoli since 1991 -- 34 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Nicoli? ▼
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 Nicoli's data
- Nicoli's decade-level peak was the 2010s (193 total births); usage has since declined to 35 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Nicolis (22 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 Nicoli
Nearby Names Like Nicoli
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nicoli
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 Nicoli side by side: Nicoli vs Nicholas Nicoli vs Nicolas Nicoli vs Nick
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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, 1991–2024 (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. "Nicoli: #10253 Unisex Name - 437 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nicoli. 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 Nicoli 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.