Quick answers about Nikolas
How many people are named Nikolas?
An estimated 23,549 living Americans are named Nikolas.
How rare is Nikolas?
Nikolas is uncommon among babies today, with 375 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 64.6% from its 2004 peak.
How old is the typical Nikolas?
The median age of a living American named Nikolas is approximately 22 years, with most bearers falling between 13 and 29 years old.
Is Nikolas still popular?
Yes. Nikolas is holding steady, with 375 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Nikolas most common?
Nikolas has its strongest geographic signal in Washington, where it appears 2.9× more often than the national baseline.
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Diaspora map
Nikolas spread fast — broke out in Connecticut, Idaho, Massachusetts, Nevada, Utah, and Washington (1997) and ran high in 23 states within a decade.
Broke out: Connecticut, Idaho, Massachusetts, Nevada, Utah, and Washington, 1997 · over-represented in 23 states over 9 years
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≤5 yrs
≤15 yrs
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