Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Nicolas.
National Rank (2025)
#177
All-Time Peak Rank
#132 (1998)
Total U.S. Births
101,585
Unisex Distribution99.8% Boy / 0.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Nicolas Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Nicolas
According to SSA data, Nicolas achieved its highest historical rank of #132 in 1998. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2003 with 3,003 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 2.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 119 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Nicolas scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+2.8% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,003Births in 2003
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
119Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:26
1890s:19
1900s:51
1910s:367
1920s:749
1930s:567
1940s:694
1950s:1,041
1960s:1,388
1970s:3,870
1980s:10,268
1990s:21,219
2000s:28,267
2010s:21,216
2020s:11,843
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesNi-co-las
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with N, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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