Total births
511
Boys' name · since 1984
Nikkolas
Nikkolas has 511 recorded births since 1984 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1992 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #11306
- among boys today
- 511
- born since 1984
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 21%
- more common than other boys
511 babies have been named Nikkolas since 1984, making it today's #11306 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Nikkolas recorded 511 times among boys since 1984, holding rank #11306 nationally today, ahead of 21% of boys, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1984 to 2025.
- #11306 among boys today
- 511 born since 1984
- 1990s peak decade
- 21% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nikkolas is currently the #11306 boys' name in America, more common than 21% of boys - 511 born since 1984, peaking in the 1990s.
- #11306
- among boys today
- 511
- born since 1984
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 21%
- more common than other boys
Nikkolas vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11306
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 21% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Nikkolas was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
32 babies were named Nikkolas in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
How Nikkolas compares
511 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
Nikkolas's all-time total is 39% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nikkolas | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 511 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 32 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nikkolas's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nikkolas's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 38% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 62%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1986, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1992 peak of 32, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nikkolas at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1992
Current rank
#11,306
Active since
1984
Nikkolas popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–2025
- Peak year (1992)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Nikkolas by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Nikkolas's strongest decade.
208 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Nikkolas births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 68
1980s
68 births
- 1990s
1990s
208 births
- 2000s
2000s
121 births
- 2010s 82
2010s
82 births
- 2020s 32
2020s
32 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 208 births (41% of all-time use).
How Nikkolas 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 Nikkolas's total volume
Nikkolas vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Nikkolas by state
Where Nikkolas concentrates geographically, total births since 1984
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 26 | 5.1% |
California share of Nikkolas's total US births 5.1%
26 of 511 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nikkolas? ▼
Nikkolas has been given to 511 babies in the U.S. since 1984, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #11306 as of the latest data. 32 babies were born in 1992, its single highest year.
When was Nikkolas most popular? ▼
Nikkolas was most popular in the 1990s decade with 208 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Nikkolas most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nikkolas are California (26 births).
How long has the name Nikkolas been used? ▼
Records for Nikkolas go back to 1984, giving 42 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Nikkolas? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nikolas, Niko, Nikolai, Nikhil, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nikkolas's data
- Nikkolas's decade-level peak was the 1990s (208 total births); usage has since declined to 32 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Nikkolass (26 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 Nikkolas
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nikkolas
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Nikolai Boy
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Nikhil Boy
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Nikko Boy
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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, 1984–2025 (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. "Nikkolas: #11306 Boys' Name - 511 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nikkolas. 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 Nikkolas 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.