Total births
105
Boys' name · since 2005
Nikoloz
Since 2005, U.S. Social Security records show 105 babies named Nikoloz, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #13278
- among boys today
- 105
- born since 2005
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 7%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Nikoloz is the #13278 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 105 recorded since 2005.
Social Security Administration records show Nikoloz recorded 105 times among boys since 2005, holding rank #13278 nationally today, ahead of 7% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2005 to 2025.
- #13278 among boys today
- 105 born since 2005
- 2010s peak decade
- 7% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nikoloz is currently the #13278 boys' name in America, more common than 7% of boys - 105 born since 2005, peaking in the 2010s.
- #13278
- among boys today
- 105
- born since 2005
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 7%
- more common than other boys
Nikoloz vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#13278
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 7% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Nikoloz was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
10 babies were named Nikoloz in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Nikoloz compares
105 27th percentile among 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
Nikoloz's all-time total is 71% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nikoloz | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 105 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 10 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nikoloz's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nikoloz splits its recorded history at 2015: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2005 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2021 peak of 10 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nikoloz at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#13,278
Active since
2005
Nikoloz popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2005–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Nikoloz by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Nikoloz's strongest decade.
59 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Nikoloz births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 18
2000s
18 births
- 2010s
2010s
59 births
- 2020s
2020s
28 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 59 births (56% of all-time use).
Nikoloz by state
Where Nikoloz concentrates geographically, total births since 2005
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 5 | 4.8% |
New York share of Nikoloz's total US births 4.8%
5 of 105 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nikoloz? ▼
105 babies have been named Nikoloz since 2005. It currently ranks #13278 among boys. The peak year was 2021 with 10 births.
When was Nikoloz most popular? ▼
Nikoloz was most popular in the 2010s decade with 59 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Nikoloz most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nikoloz are New York (5 births).
How long has the name Nikoloz been used? ▼
Nikoloz has been recorded in Social Security data since 2005, spanning 21 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Nikoloz? ▼
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 Nikoloz's data
- Nikoloz's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (59 total births) through the 2020s (28) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Nikolozs (5 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 Nikoloz
Nearby Names Like Nikoloz
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nikoloz
Nikolas Boy
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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 Nikoloz side by side: Nikoloz vs Nikolas Nikoloz vs Niko Nikoloz 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, 2005–2025 (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. "Nikoloz: #13278 Boys' Name - 105 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nikoloz. 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 Nikoloz 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.