Boy · #4,952 in 2026

Nikodem

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

Nikodem is a masculine given name. It is a variant of the given name Nicodemus. Notable people with the name include:Nikodem Caro Nikodem Fiedosewicz Nikodem Milewski Nikodem Piotrowski Nikodem Popławski Nikodem Skotarczak, Polish gangster and criminal businessman Nikodem Sujecki Nikodem Sulik-Sarnowski

Current Rank

#4,952

Peak Rank

#4,952 (2026)

Total Babies

213

5-Yr Trend

+110%

2006

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#4952

Peak Rank

213

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Nikodem

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Nikodem

Nikodem first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2006, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 20 Nikodems were born — ranking #4,952 that year. As of 2026, Nikodem ranks #4,952 for baby boys with 20 births, rising sharply (+110% over the past five years). In total, more than 213 Nikodems have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Nikodem

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

Nicoderm
Nicotine
Nicotene
Macadam
Nicotin
Mcadam
Nekoda
Nikotin
Nikita
Niccum
Nydam
Nakada

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nikodem

What does the name Nikodem mean?

How popular is Nikodem in 2026?

In 2026, Nikodem ranks #4,952 among boys' names in the U.S., with 20 babies given the name that year.

When was Nikodem most popular?

Nikodem reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #4,952 that year with 20 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Nikodem a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nikodem?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nikodem include Matei, Lochlyn, Aashir. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nikodem

Nikodem is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 213 births in the dataset. Nikodem's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #4,952. Use the chart and map above to compare Nikodem'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.