Nikolai
A boys’ name of Greek origin, meaning victory of the people; from nikao and laos.
Babies a year
571
the US, 2017
Rarity
Uncommon
among names in use
US popularity
#605
down from #589
UK popularity
#1226
23 babies
How Nikolai has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2015 | #475 |
| 2016 | #482 |
| 2017 | #508 |
| 2018 | #477 |
| 2019 | #518 |
| 2020 | #547 |
| 2021 | #478 |
| 2022 | #583 |
| 2023 | #607 |
| 2024 | #589 |
| 2025 | #605 |
In 2025, 23 babies in England and Wales were named Nikolai. In the US, 571 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.
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