How Many People Are Named Nicholai?
Complete statistics for the name Nicholai: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nicholai is a rare name, very uncommon in the US with only 991 people bearing it, making up just 1 in 332,941 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 80% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2017.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 20All 1,011 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: 2017Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nicholai Through the Generations
Nicholai has seen a steady rise and decline in popularity over the years, reaching its peak in 2017 with 51 births. Today, most people named Nicholai are young, with 811 under 30, 195 aged between 30 and 60, and only 5 over 60. This trend reflects its status as a newer-generation name, with a significant portion of its bearers being recent additions to the population.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nicholai's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Nicholai
How Many People Have the Name Nicholai?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 190 people in the United States currently share the name Nicholai. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,744,470 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nicholai a Common or Rare Name?
Nicholai 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 Nicholai Mean?
Nicholai means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nicholai in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Nicholai Most Popular?
The name Nicholai reached peak popularity in 2017, with 51 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Nicholai?
Approximately 190 people named Nicholai live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 190. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,744,470 Americans.
Is Nicholai a rare name?
Nicholai is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,744,470 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nicholai mean?
Nicholai means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Nicholai more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Nicholai are male and 0% are female.
When was Nicholai most popular?
Nicholai peaked in 2017 with 51 births that year. Current trend: 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.