Nicholai

Boy name

Nicholai has been given to 1,024 babies in the U.S. since 1962. It peaked in 2010.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,024

Peak year

2010 (51 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1962

10-year trend

▼ -68%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Nicholai — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Nicholasboy

929,199 babies since 1880

Nicolaiboy

1,865 babies since 1962

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FAQ

How popular is the name Nicholai?

Nicholai has been given to 1,024 babies in the U.S. since 1962. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Nicholai peak?

Nicholai peaked in 2010, when 51 babies were given the name.

Is Nicholai a girl or boy name?

Nicholai is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Nicholai are boys).

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