Boy nameCurrently #2,581 in the USSteady
Nicolai
//nikoʊˈlɑi//
4 syllablesPeak year: 20157 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Nicolai'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.
Nicolai's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Nicolai |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 26 |
| 1990 | 36 |
| 1991 | 22 |
| 1992 | 23 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 32 |
| 1995 | 41 |
| 1996 | 23 |
| 1997 | 30 |
| 1998 | 29 |
| 1999 | 28 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 2001 | 27 |
| 2002 | 30 |
| 2003 | 45 |
| 2004 | 47 |
| 2005 | 48 |
| 2006 | 57 |
| 2007 | 50 |
| 2008 | 70 |
| 2009 | 59 |
| 2010 | 60 |
| 2011 | 50 |
| 2012 | 63 |
| 2013 | 60 |
| 2014 | 68 |
| 2015 | 78 |
| 2016 | 66 |
| 2017 | 45 |
| 2018 | 62 |
| 2019 | 55 |
| 2020 | 50 |
| 2021 | 50 |
| 2022 | 68 |
| 2023 | 54 |
| 2024 | 52 |
Nicolai through the decades
- Nicolai peaked in 2015, when 78 babies were named Nicolai in the US.
- Nicolai currently ranks #2,581 in the US and is holding steady.