Boy · #10,798 in 2026

Nikholas

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

Current Rank

#10,798

Peak Rank

#6,255 (2011)

Total Babies

149

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1987

First Year

2019

Last Year

2011

Peak Year

#6255

Peak Rank

149

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nikholas

Nikholas first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1987, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 13 Nikholass were born — ranking #6,255 that year. As of 2026, Nikholas ranks #10,798 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 149 Nikholass 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 Nikholas

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nikholas 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 Nikholas

What does the name Nikholas mean?

Nikholas is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1987. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nikholas in 2026?

In 2026, Nikholas ranks #10,798 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Nikholas most popular?

Nikholas reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #6,255 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Nikholas a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nikholas?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nikholas include Truxton, Giovonnie, Garyson. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nikholas

Nikholas is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and has accumulated 149 births in the dataset. Nikholas's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #6,255. Use the chart and map above to compare Nikholas'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.