Total births
17
Boys' name · since 1979
Nicolos
17 babies named Nicolos in U.S. Social Security records since 1979, with the highest year being 1986. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 17
- total births
- 1979–1994
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
Nicolos is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 17 have been recorded since 1979.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nicolos has been recorded 17 times among boys since 1979, 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 1979 to 1994.
- 17 total births
- 1979–1994 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
17 boys have been named Nicolos since 1979, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1994.
- 17
- total births
- 1979–1994
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Nicolos was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
7 babies were named Nicolos in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Nicolos's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nicolos's SSA record in two at 1986 and the more recent half accounts for 71% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 29%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1979, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1986 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nicolos at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1979
Nicolos popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–1994
- Peak year (1986)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 16 years of records
Nicolos by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Nicolos's strongest decade.
7 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Nicolos births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
7 births
- 1990s
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 7 births (41% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nicolos? ▼
17 babies have been named Nicolos since 1979. It was last recorded in 1994. The peak year was 1986 with 7 births.
When was Nicolos most popular? ▼
Nicolos was most popular in the 1980s decade with 7 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
How long has the name Nicolos been used? ▼
Nicolos has been recorded in Social Security data since 1979, spanning 16 years of data through 1994.
What names are similar to Nicolos? ▼
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 Nicolos's data
- Nicolos's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (7 total births) through the 1990s (5) -- 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 Nicolos
Nearby Names Like Nicolos
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nicolos
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 Nicolos side by side: Nicolos vs Nicholas Nicolos vs Nicolas Nicolos vs Nick
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1979–1994 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nicolos: Baby Name Since 1979 - 17 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nicolos. 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 Nicolos 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.