Boy nameCurrently #5,579 in the USFalling
Nicholai
3 syllablesPeak year: 20178 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Nicholai's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Nicholai's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Nicholai |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 24 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 34 |
| 2006 | 46 |
| 2007 | 36 |
| 2008 | 47 |
| 2009 | 38 |
| 2010 | 50 |
| 2011 | 45 |
| 2012 | 39 |
| 2013 | 47 |
| 2014 | 29 |
| 2015 | 38 |
| 2016 | 33 |
| 2017 | 51 |
| 2018 | 30 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 17 |
Nicholai through the decades
- Nicholai peaked in 2017, when 51 babies were named Nicholai in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Nicholai has fallen 36% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Nicholai currently ranks #5,579 in the US and is cooling off.