United States name statistics
Nikolai in United States
Estimated bearers
10,798
Country rank
#2295
Per 100k
3
These figures are derived directly from official statistical agency data.
Gender distribution
Based on historical birth records, this name is used predominantly male.
Male 100.0%Female 0.0%
Nikolai popularity by year
U.S. births per year for Nikolai, 1960 to 2025 (source: SSA name files).
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- 1960: 6
- 1961: 5
- 1962: 5
- 1964: 8
- 1965: 8
- 1966: 5
- 1969: 15
- 1970: 10
- 1971: 12
- 1972: 16
- 1973: 12
- 1974: 21
- 1975: 31
- 1976: 32
- 1977: 24
- 1978: 16
- 1979: 28
- 1980: 26
- 1981: 24
- 1982: 21
- 1983: 18
- 1984: 27
- 1985: 32
- 1986: 29
- 1987: 31
- 1988: 37
- 1989: 46
- 1990: 52
- 1991: 65
- 1992: 62
- 1993: 63
- 1994: 76
- 1995: 68
- 1996: 82
- 1997: 76
- 1998: 94
- 1999: 95
- 2000: 80
- 2001: 108
- 2002: 116
- 2003: 124
- 2004: 141
- 2005: 162
- 2006: 163
- 2007: 208
- 2008: 231
- 2009: 299
- 2010: 313
- 2011: 365
- 2012: 421
- 2013: 436
- 2014: 516
- 2015: 629
- 2016: 639
- 2017: 573
- 2018: 614
- 2019: 554
- 2020: 521
- 2021: 622
- 2022: 491
- 2023: 470
- 2024: 484
- 2025: 469
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Nikolai in United States?
An estimated 10,798 people in United States are named Nikolai. That works out to 1 in 30,737 residents.
Is Nikolai a common name in United States?
Nikolai ranks #2295 among first names in United States.