Total births
507
Boys' name · since 1992
Nikolay
507 babies named Nikolay in U.S. Social Security records since 1992, with the highest year being 2010. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #4989
- among boys today
- 507
- born since 1992
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Nikolay is the #4989 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 507 recorded since 1992.
Nikolay has 507 recorded births among boys since 1992, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4989 as of the latest data, more common than 65% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1992 to 2025.
- #4989 among boys today
- 507 born since 1992
- 2010s peak decade
- 65% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nikolay is currently the #4989 boys' name in America, more common than 65% of boys - 507 born since 1992, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4989
- among boys today
- 507
- born since 1992
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Nikolay vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4989
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 65% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Nikolay was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
32 babies were named Nikolay in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
How Nikolay compares
507 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
Nikolay's all-time total is 38% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nikolay | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 507 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 32 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nikolay's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nikolay's SSA record in two at 2010 and the more recent half accounts for 61% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 39%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1992, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2010 peak of 32, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nikolay at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2010
Current rank
#4,989
Active since
1992
Nikolay popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2025
- Peak year (2010)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Nikolay by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Nikolay's strongest decade.
219 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Nikolay births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 34
1990s
34 births
- 2000s
2000s
163 births
- 2010s
2010s
219 births
- 2020s
2020s
91 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 219 births (43% of all-time use).
How Nikolay 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 Nikolay's total volume
Nikolay vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Nikolay by state
Where Nikolay concentrates geographically, total births since 1992
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 27 | 5.3% |
| #2 | Florida | | 10 | 2.0% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Washington | | 5 | 1.0% |
California share of Nikolay's total US births 5.3%
Even split
27 of 507 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nikolay? ▼
Since 1992, Social Security records show 507 babies named Nikolay. Today it holds rank #4989 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2010, with 32 births.
When was Nikolay most popular? ▼
Nikolay was most popular in the 2010s decade with 219 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
Where is Nikolay most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nikolay are California (27 births), Florida (10 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Nikolay been used? ▼
Nikolay has been recorded in Social Security data since 1992, spanning 34 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Nikolay? ▼
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 Nikolay's data
- Nikolay's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (219 total births) through the 2020s (91) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Nikolays (27 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 Nikolay
Nearby Names Like Nikolay
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nikolay
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
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Compare Nikolay side by side: Nikolay vs Nikolas Nikolay vs Niko Nikolay vs Nikolai
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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, 1992–2025 (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. "Nikolay: #4989 Boys' Name - 507 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nikolay. 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 Nikolay 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.