How Many People Are Named Nickalus?

Complete statistics for the name Nickalus: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Nickalus
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Nickalus is a rare name, very uncommon with only 428 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 771,180 Americans. The majority of those named Nickalus are under 30, giving it a modern twist.

~428
Living in US
1 in 771,180
Americans
1980
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Nicholas
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Determined Innovative Confident
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, understanding, and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

527
Worldwide Bearers
#951,070
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
428
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
3
🇦🇺 Australia
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
428 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 32
204
Would be under 30 (46%)
240
Would be 30–60 (54%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 444 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: 1980

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
38
Modern Appeal
62
International
37

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Nickalus Through the Generations

Nickalus has seen its peak popularity in 1980 with 21 births, but it's remained stable since then. Today, there are 428 people named Nickalus in the US, with most falling within the 30-60 age range. Interestingly, 46% of Nickaluses are under 30, indicating a name that's both classic and modern.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nickalus's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Nickalus

How Many People Have the Name Nickalus?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 428 people in the United States currently share the name Nickalus. That works out to roughly 1 in every 771,180 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nickalus a Common or Rare Name?

Nickalus 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 Nickalus Mean?

Nickalus means "creative variant of Nicholas" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Nickalus in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Nickalus Most Popular?

The name Nickalus reached peak popularity in 1980, with 21 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Nickalus?

Approximately 428 people named Nickalus live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 444. That works out to roughly 1 in 771,180 Americans.

Is Nickalus a rare name?

Nickalus is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 771,180 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nickalus mean?

Nickalus means "creative variant of Nicholas" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Nickalus more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Nickalus are male and 0% are female.

When was Nickalus most popular?

Nickalus peaked in 1980 with 21 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US428
All-Time Births444
1 in X1 in 771,180
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age32
Peak Year1980
World Rank#951,070
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.