Boy · #12,153 in 2026

Niccolas

Name: Popularity of the name Niccolas in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Niccolas, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,153

Peak Rank

#5,035 (2003)

Total Babies

189

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1988

First Year

2018

Last Year

2003

Peak Year

#5035

Peak Rank

189

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Niccolas

Niccolas first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1988, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 15 Niccolass were born — ranking #5,035 that year. As of 2026, Niccolas ranks #12,153 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 189 Niccolass have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Niccolas

Phonetically similar names — useful when Niccolas is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Niccolas

What does the name Niccolas mean?

Niccolas is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1988. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Niccolas in 2026?

In 2026, Niccolas ranks #12,153 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Niccolas most popular?

Niccolas reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #5,035 that year with 15 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Niccolas most popular?

Niccolas has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Niccolas.

Is Niccolas a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Niccolas is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Niccolas?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Niccolas include Lealand, Brinson, Venancio. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Niccolas

Niccolas is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1988 and has accumulated 189 births in the dataset. Niccolas's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #5,035. Use the chart and map above to compare Niccolas's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.