Nikoli
Every Nikoli since 1989 — 663 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nikoli
Nikoli is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,611 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 663 American babies have been named Nikoli. Its peak came in 2010, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Nikoli stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nikoli year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,611 |
| 2024 | 12 | #7,136 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,790 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5,801 |
| 2021 | 20 | #4,887 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,532 |
| 2019 | 28 | #3,866 |
| 2018 | 21 | #4,697 |
| 2017 | 27 | #3,950 |
| 2016 | 31 | #3,584 |
| 2015 | 33 | #3,413 |
| 2014 | 24 | #4,223 |
| 2013 | 26 | #3,933 |
| 2012 | 30 | #3,605 |
| 2011 | 30 | #3,578 |
| 2010 | 40 | #2,949 |
| 2009 | 27 | #3,891 |
| 2008 | 32 | #3,472 |
| 2007 | 35 | #3,228 |
| 2006 | 29 | #3,584 |
| 2005 | 20 | #4,418 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5,419 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5,786 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,907 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,346 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,965 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,566 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,948 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nikoli in 2025?
Nikoli ranked #11,611 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nikoli?
663 babies have been named Nikoli in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nikoli most popular?
Nikoli peaked in 2010, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Nikoli a boy or girl name?
Nikoli is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nikoli rising or falling?
Nikoli is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.