Nikolay
3 countries#6143 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nikolay was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
507 births recorded 1992–2025 · currently #6143 · peaked in 2010 with 32 births
Most common in: California, Florida, Texas, Washington
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
142 births recorded 2008–2021 · currently #1250 · peaked in 2021 with 21 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
142 births recorded 2008–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 21 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
18 births recorded 2012–2022 · currently #4045 · peaked in 2022 with 5 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Nikolay’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #4223 | — |
| 2007 | #5210 | ↓987 |
| 2008 | #5767 | ↓557 |
| 2009 | #3476 | ↑2291 |
| 2010 | #3377 | ↑99 |
| 2011 | #4509 | ↓1132 |
| 2012 | #4862 | ↓353 |
| 2013 | #3753 | ↑1109 |
| 2014 | #3617 | ↑136 |
| 2015 | #3882 | ↓265 |
| 2016 | #5789 | ↓1907 |
| 2017 | #4935 | ↑854 |
| 2018 | #6345 | ↓1410 |
| 2019 | #5340 | ↑1005 |
| 2020 | #5235 | ↑105 |
| 2021 | #5562 | ↓327 |
| 2022 | #5445 | ↑117 |
| 2023 | #9763 | ↓4318 |
| 2024 | #4890 | ↑4873 |
| 2025 | #6143 | ↓1253 |
Frequently asked questions about Nikolay
Is Nikolay a popular name?
Yes — Nikolay currently ranks #6143 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Nikolay more common for boys or girls?
Nikolay is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Nikolay most popular?
Nikolay peaked in 2010 in United States, with 32 recorded births that year.
Is Nikolay rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Nikolay’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #8435 in 1992 to #6143 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Nikolay?
At least 667 babies have been recorded with the name Nikolay across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Nikolay popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nikolay appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Nikolay?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Nikolay include Nevan.
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