Boy · #9,692 in 2026

Nicolaas

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

Current Rank

#9,692

Peak Rank

#3,202 (1996)

Total Babies

398

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1960

First Year

2017

Last Year

1996

Peak Year

#3202

Peak Rank

398

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nicolaas

Nicolaas first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1960, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1996, when 22 Nicolaass were born — ranking #3,202 that year. As of 2026, Nicolaas ranks #9,692 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 398 Nicolaass have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Nicolaas

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nicolaas 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 Nicolaas

What does the name Nicolaas mean?

Nicolaas is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1960. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nicolaas in 2026?

In 2026, Nicolaas ranks #9,692 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Nicolaas most popular?

Nicolaas reached its peak popularity in 1996, ranking #3,202 that year with 22 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Nicolaas a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nicolaas?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nicolaas include Torrez, Jaspreet, Thorn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nicolaas

Nicolaas is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1960 and has accumulated 398 births in the dataset. Nicolaas's peak popularity came in 1996 when it ranked #3,202. Use the chart and map above to compare Nicolaas'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.