Nikola
5 countries#1644 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nikola was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,102 births recorded 1948–2025 · currently #1644 · peaked in 2020 with 159 births
Most common in: Illinois, California, New York, Florida, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,234 births recorded 1975–2025 · currently #869 · peaked in 2010 with 199 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,980 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #901 · peaked in 2010 with 184 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,536 births recorded 1965–2022 · currently #1501 · peaked in 2002 with 64 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Hauts-de-Seine, Val-de-Marne, Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
181 births recorded 1975–2021 · peaked in 2013 with 15 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
73 births recorded 2007–2025 · currently #397 · peaked in 2013 with 13 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Nikola’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1893 | — |
| 2007 | #2094 | ↓201 |
| 2008 | #1719 | ↑375 |
| 2009 | #1825 | ↓106 |
| 2010 | #1806 | ↑19 |
| 2011 | #1587 | ↑219 |
| 2012 | #1551 | ↑36 |
| 2013 | #1483 | ↑68 |
| 2014 | #1402 | ↑81 |
| 2015 | #1271 | ↑131 |
| 2016 | #1349 | ↓78 |
| 2017 | #1348 | ↑1 |
| 2018 | #1244 | ↑104 |
| 2019 | #1340 | ↓96 |
| 2020 | #1237 | ↑103 |
| 2021 | #1291 | ↓54 |
| 2022 | #1447 | ↓156 |
| 2023 | #1440 | ↑7 |
| 2024 | #1589 | ↓149 |
| 2025 | #1644 | ↓55 |
Frequently asked questions about Nikola
Is Nikola a popular name?
Yes — Nikola currently ranks #1644 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Nikola more common for boys or girls?
Nikola is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Nikola most popular?
Nikola peaked in 2020 in United States, with 159 recorded births that year.
Is Nikola rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Nikola’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4038 in 1960 to #1644 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Nikola?
At least 7,872 babies have been recorded with the name Nikola across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Nikola popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nikola appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Nikola?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Nikola include Marcelino, Myron, Reynaldo, Woodrow.
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