Boy · #5,963 in 2026

Nikolay

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

Current Rank

#5,963

Peak Rank

#3,377 (2010)

Total Babies

522

5-Yr Trend

-11%

1992

First Year

2026

Last Year

2010

Peak Year

#3377

Peak Rank

522

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nikolay

Nikolay first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1992, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 32 Nikolays were born — ranking #3,377 that year. As of 2026, Nikolay ranks #5,963 for baby boys with 15 births, gradually falling (-11%). In total, more than 522 Nikolays have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Nikolay

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nikolay 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 Nikolay

What does the name Nikolay mean?

Nikolay is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1992. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nikolay in 2026?

In 2026, Nikolay ranks #5,963 among boys' names in the U.S., with 15 babies given the name that year.

When was Nikolay most popular?

Nikolay reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #3,377 that year with 32 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Nikolay a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nikolay?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nikolay include Caston, Jamare, Jamez. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nikolay

Nikolay is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 522 births in the dataset. Nikolay's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #3,377. Use the chart and map above to compare Nikolay'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.