Masculine dossier · first seen 1962
Nicolai
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2015
Peak births
78
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Nicolai
How many people are named Nicolai?
An estimated 1,832 living Americans are named Nicolai.
How rare is Nicolai?
Nicolai is uncommon among babies today, with 51 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 34.6% from its 2015 peak.
How old is the typical Nicolai?
The median age of a living American named Nicolai is approximately 16 years, with most bearers falling between 9 and 26 years old.
Is Nicolai still popular?
Yes. Nicolai is holding steady, with 51 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Nicolai most common?
Nicolai has its strongest geographic signal in California, where it appears 1.9× more often than the national baseline.
1962Peak 20152025
Peak year
2015
Decline from peak
34.6%
2025
51
All-time
1,865