How old is someone named Nickolas?
The average Nickolas is 31 years old.
Half of all living Nickolases are between 22 and 39.
When was Nickolas popular?
Nickolas was at its most popular in the late 1990s. Parents have been moving away from it for decades, and 118 babies were named Nickolas in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 66 | 0 |
| 1910s | 823 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,302 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 685 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 768 | 330 |
| 1950s | 1,003 | 660 |
| 1960s | 910 | 740 |
| 1970s | 2,380 | 2,200 |
| 1980s | 7,279 | 6,800 |
| 1990s | 10,729 | 10,000 |
| 2000s | 9,017 | 8,900 |
| 2010s | 3,536 | 3,500 |
| 2020s | 858 | 850 |
How many Nickolases are still alive?
About 34,000 Nickolases are alive in the US today. That's 87% of the roughly 39,000 babies named Nickolas since 1882.
Most Nickolases ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Nickolas?
About two in five living Nickolases are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Is Nickolas an old name?
Somewhat. Nickolas is older than 54 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Nickolas will be 54 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Nickolas a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.9% of living Nickolases are men.
Names the same age as Nickolas
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Nickolas's name twin is Nathanial. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Nathanial's age curve is the closest match to Nickolas's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Nickolas
How old is the average Nickolas?
The average Nickolas in the US is 31 years old. The median is 30, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Nickolas?
About 34,000 Nickolases are alive in the US today, out of roughly 39,000 babies given the name since 1882.
When was the name Nickolas most popular?
In 1998, when about 1,200 baby boys were named Nickolas.
Is Nickolas a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 40% of living Nickolases, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this