Boy · #12,141 in 2026

Nykolas

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

Current Rank

#12,141

Peak Rank

#4,127 (2007)

Total Babies

313

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1986

First Year

2021

Last Year

2007

Peak Year

#4127

Peak Rank

313

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nykolas

The earliest SSA record of Nykolas as a baby boy name dates back to 1986, when 5 babies received it. 2007 was its biggest year on record, with 24 newborns named Nykolas — #4,127 in the national rankings. About 51% of every Nykolas on record arrived during the 2000s, its defining decade. Nykolas last appeared in the published SSA data in 2021, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 313 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1980s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Nykolas

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nykolas 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 Nykolas

What does the name Nykolas mean?

Nykolas is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1986. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nykolas in 2026?

In 2026, Nykolas ranks #12,141 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Nykolas most popular?

Nykolas reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #4,127 that year with 24 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Nykolas a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nykolas?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nykolas include Kayshawn, Myka, Daviyon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nykolas

Nykolas is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1986 and has accumulated 313 births in the dataset. Nykolas's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #4,127. Use the chart and map above to compare Nykolas'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.