Nicolai

Boy name

Nicolai has been given to 1,865 babies in the U.S. since 1962. It peaked in 2015.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,865

Peak year

2015 (78 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1962

10-year trend

▼ -35%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

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

Nicolasboy

101,764 babies since 1882

Nikolaiboy

11,027 babies since 1960

Nicolaunisex

8,090 babies since 1908

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FAQ

How popular is the name Nicolai?

Nicolai has been given to 1,865 babies in the U.S. since 1962. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Nicolai peak?

Nicolai peaked in 2015, when 78 babies were given the name.

Is Nicolai a girl or boy name?

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

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