Total births
2,072
Boys' name · since 1962
Nikolaos
Nikolaos has 2,072 recorded births since 1962 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2014 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2763
- among boys today
- 2,072
- born since 1962
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Nikolaos is the #2763 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 2,072 recorded since 1962.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nikolaos has been recorded 2,072 times among boys since 1962, currently ranked #2763 nationally and more common than 81% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1962 to 2025.
- #2763 among boys today
- 2,072 born since 1962
- 2010s peak decade
- 81% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nikolaos is currently the #2763 boys' name in America, more common than 81% of boys - 2,072 born since 1962, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2763
- among boys today
- 2,072
- born since 1962
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
Nikolaos vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2763
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 81% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Nikolaos was born in this single decade.
2014
Single peak year
58 babies were named Nikolaos in 2014 - its busiest year on record.
How Nikolaos compares
2,072 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
Nikolaos's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nikolaos | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,072 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 58 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nikolaos's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nikolaos's SSA record in two at 1995 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 1965, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2014 peak of 58, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nikolaos at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2014
Current rank
#2,763
Active since
1962
Nikolaos popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1962–2025
- Peak year (2014)
- 58
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Nikolaos by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Nikolaos's strongest decade.
448 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Nikolaos births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 48
1960s
48 births
- 1970s
1970s
295 births
- 1980s
1980s
293 births
- 1990s
1990s
284 births
- 2000s
2000s
404 births
- 2010s
2010s
448 births
- 2020s
2020s
300 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 448 births (22% of all-time use).
How Nikolaos 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 Nikolaos's total volume
Nikolaos vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Nikolaos by state
Where Nikolaos concentrates geographically, total births since 1962
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 432 | 20.8% |
| #2 | California | | 83 | 4.0% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 76 | 3.7% |
| #4 | Massachusetts | | 46 | 2.2% |
| #5 | Texas | | 29 | 1.4% |
| #6 | New Jersey | | 23 | 1.1% |
| #7 | Florida | | 18 | 0.9% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 15 | 0.7% |
New York share of Nikolaos's total US births 20.8%
Even split
432 of 2,072 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 9 reporting states.
Nikolaos appears in 9 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nikolaos? ▼
Since 1962, Social Security records show 2,072 babies named Nikolaos. Today it holds rank #2763 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2014, with 58 births.
When was Nikolaos most popular? ▼
Nikolaos was most popular in the 2010s decade with 448 total births. The single peak year was 2014.
Where is Nikolaos most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nikolaos are New York (432 births), California (83 births), Illinois (76 births).
How long has the name Nikolaos been used? ▼
Records for Nikolaos go back to 1962, giving 64 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Nikolaos? ▼
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 Nikolaos's data
- Nikolaos's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (448 total births) through the 2020s (300) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Nikolaoss (432 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Nikolaos
Nearby Names Like Nikolaos
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nikolaos
Nikolas Boy
#730 24,035 births
Niko Boy
#344 14,629 births
Nikolai Boy
#593 11,027 births
Nikhil Boy
#2541 5,404 births
Nikko Boy
#1280 4,526 births
Compare Nikolaos side by side: Nikolaos vs Nikolas Nikolaos vs Niko Nikolaos vs Nikolai
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Nikolaos
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Nabil #2765
1,961 births · Peak 2015
Rickey #2760
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Faisal #2766
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Kazimir #2759
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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, 1962–2025 (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. "Nikolaos: #2763 Boys' Name - 2,072 Births, Peak 2014." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nikolaos. 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 Nikolaos 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.