Boy nameCurrently #10,565 in the USSteady
Nicolae
//ˈnɪkoʊˌlaɪ//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20107 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
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Nicolae's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Nicolae |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 7 |
Nicolae through the decades
- Nicolae peaked in 2010, when 18 babies were named Nicolae in the US.
- The 2000s were Nicolae's strongest decade, averaging 10 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2014–2024), use of Nicolae has fallen 25% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Nicolae currently ranks #10,565 in the US and is holding steady.