Nikolas
A transliteration of the Greek male given name Νικόλας (Nikólas), used in Greece.
Every Nikolas since 1937 — 24,050 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nikolas
Nikolas is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #719 in 2025 with 375 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1937, 24,050 American babies have been named Nikolas. Its peak came in 2004, when 1,065 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nikolas stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nikolas year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 375 | #719 |
| 2024 | — | — | 362 | #729 |
| 2023 | — | — | 422 | #650 |
| 2022 | — | — | 475 | #595 |
| 2021 | — | — | 477 | #585 |
| 2020 | — | — | 453 | #604 |
| 2019 | — | — | 454 | #603 |
| 2018 | — | — | 502 | #553 |
| 2017 | — | — | 463 | #589 |
| 2016 | — | — | 499 | #566 |
| 2015 | — | — | 497 | #566 |
| 2014 | — | — | 495 | #557 |
| 2013 | — | — | 520 | #514 |
| 2012 | — | — | 550 | #487 |
| 2011 | — | — | 562 | #475 |
| 2010 | — | — | 591 | #455 |
| 2009 | — | — | 633 | #443 |
| 2008 | — | — | 674 | #430 |
| 2007 | — | — | 741 | #398 |
| 2006 | — | — | 780 | #383 |
| 2005 | 5 | #18,420 | 898 | #336 |
| 2004 | 5 | #18,051 | 1,060 | #301 |
| 2003 | — | — | 795 | #352 |
| 2002 | — | — | 745 | #358 |
| 2001 | — | — | 747 | #355 |
| 2000 | — | — | 739 | #358 |
| 1995 | — | — | 487 | #464 |
| 1990 | — | — | 439 | #474 |
| 1985 | — | — | 185 | #645 |
| 1980 | — | — | 127 | #777 |
| 1975 | — | — | 41 | #1,372 |
| 1970 | — | — | 18 | #2,190 |
| 1965 | — | — | 11 | #2,576 |
| 1960 | — | — | 6 | #3,941 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nikolas mean?
A transliteration of the Greek male given name Νικόλας (Nikólas), used in Greece.
How popular is the name Nikolas in 2025?
Nikolas ranked #719 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 375 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nikolas?
24,050 babies have been named Nikolas in the United States since 1937, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nikolas most popular?
Nikolas peaked in 2004, when 1,065 newborns received the name.
Is Nikolas a boy or girl name?
Nikolas is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nikolas rising or falling?
Nikolas is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.