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How Many People Are Named Nicolas?
Estimated people named Nicolas living in the U.S. today
95,009
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 99,700
- Peak year: 2003 (3,012 births)
- Estimated living today: 95,009
Nicolas by age group — who carries the name today?
Nicolas popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Nicolas
Nicolas has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 99,700 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 95,009 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 3,598 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Nicolass you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Nicolas in the US?
An estimated 95,009 people named Nicolas are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Nicolas rare — about 1 in 3,598 Americans.
Is Nicolas a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Nicolas is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Nicolas most popular?
Nicolas peaked in 2003, when 3,012 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Nicolas?
Nicolas ranks #559 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100 (higher means rarer).