Boy nameCurrently #5,172 in the USFalling
Nikolay
3 syllablesPeak year: 20107 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Nikolay'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.
Nikolay's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Nikolay |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2014 | 29 |
| 2015 | 27 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 19 |
Nikolay through the decades
- Nikolay peaked in 2010, when 32 babies were named Nikolay in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Nikolay has fallen 26% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Nikolay currently ranks #5,172 in the US and is cooling off.