How Many People Are Named Nicanor?
Complete statistics for the name Nicanor: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nicanor, a very rare male name, is held by just 623 people in the US today, making up 1 in 529,694 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1982 with 20 births, and now it's slowly declining, sitting comfortably between classic and modern.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 symbolizes intuition, insight, and spiritual awareness.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 48All 787 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1982Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nicanor Through the Generations
Nicanor has seen its fair share of generations, with a current living count of 623 in the United States. Born in 1982, the peak year saw 20 births, but the name's popularity has since waned. Today, the age distribution is fairly even, with 29% under 30, 40% aged 30-60, and 31% over 60, indicating a steady presence across different age groups.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nicanor's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Nicanor
How Many People Have the Name Nicanor?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 489 people in the United States currently share the name Nicanor. That works out to roughly 1 in every 677,810 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nicanor a Common or Rare Name?
Nicanor is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Nicanor Mean?
Nicanor means "victorious" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nicanor in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Nicanor Most Popular?
The name Nicanor reached peak popularity in 1982, with 20 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Nicanor?
Approximately 489 people named Nicanor live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 489. That works out to roughly 1 in 677,810 Americans.
Is Nicanor a rare name?
Nicanor is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 677,810 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nicanor mean?
Nicanor means "victorious" and comes from Greek origins.
Is Nicanor more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Nicanor are male and 0% are female.
When was Nicanor most popular?
Nicanor peaked in 1982 with 20 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.