Total births
64
Girls' name · since 1982
Nicoya
Since 1982, U.S. Social Security records show 64 babies named Nicoya, peaking in 1993. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 64
- total births
- 1982–2010
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
64 girls have been named Nicoya since 1982, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Nicoya recorded 64 times among girls since 1982, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1982 to 2010.
- 64 total births
- 1982–2010 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
64 girls have been named Nicoya since 1982, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2010.
- 64
- total births
- 1982–2010
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Nicoya was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
9 babies were named Nicoya in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Nicoya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nicoya splits its recorded history at 1992: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1982 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1993 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nicoya at a glance
Last recorded 2010Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1982
Nicoya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2010
- Peak year (1993)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Nicoya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Nicoya's strongest decade.
29 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Nicoya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
29 births
- 1990s
1990s
16 births
- 2000s
2000s
12 births
- 2010s 7
2010s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 29 births (45% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nicoya? ▼
Since 1982, Social Security records show 64 babies named Nicoya. The most recent recorded year was 2010. Its busiest year on record was 1993, with 9 births.
When was Nicoya most popular? ▼
Nicoya was most popular in the 1980s decade with 29 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
How long has the name Nicoya been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nicoya since 1982 -- 29 years through the most recent 2010 data.
What names are similar to Nicoya? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nicole, Nichole, Nicolette, Nicki, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nicoya's data
- Nicoya's decade-level peak was the 1980s (29 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Nicoya
Nearby Names Like Nicoya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nicoya
Nicole Girl
#318 594,500 births
Nichole Girl
#3343 63,770 births
Nicolette Girl
#2015 17,129 births
Nicki Girl
6,083 births
Nicolle Girl
#3025 6,077 births
Compare Nicoya side by side: Nicoya vs Nicole Nicoya vs Nichole Nicoya vs Nicolette
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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, 1982–2010 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nicoya: Baby Name Since 1982 - 64 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nicoya. 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 Nicoya 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.