How old is someone named Nicola?
The average Nicola is 41 years old.
Half of all living Nicolas are between 28 and 55.
When was Nicola popular?
Nicola is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 1972 but no single era. You'll meet Nicolas of every age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 | 0 |
| 1910s | 197 | 0 |
| 1920s | 193 | 0 |
| 1930s | 101 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 361 | 200 |
| 1950s | 447 | 330 |
| 1960s | 1,020 | 880 |
| 1970s | 1,761 | 1,600 |
| 1980s | 1,184 | 1,100 |
| 1990s | 1,197 | 1,200 |
| 2000s | 877 | 860 |
| 2010s | 478 | 480 |
| 2020s | 268 | 270 |
How many Nicolas are still alive?
About 7,000 Nicolas are alive in the US today. That's 86% of the roughly 8,100 babies named Nicola since 1908.
Most Nicolas ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Nicola?
About one in three living Nicolas are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
Is Nicola an old name?
Somewhat. Nicola is older than 68 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Nicola a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 67% of living Nicolas are women, and 33% are men.
The women average 44 and the men 37.
Names the same age as Nicola
NAME TWIN
Nicola's name twin is Cedric. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Cedric's age curve is the closest match to Nicola's: 90% alike.
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Questions about the name Nicola
How old is the average Nicola?
The average Nicola in the US is 41 years old. The median is 43, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Nicola?
About 7,000 Nicolas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 8,100 babies given the name since 1908.
When was the name Nicola most popular?
In 1972, when about 240 baby girls were named Nicola.
Is Nicola a Gen X name?
Partly. Gen X are the largest group, about 34% of living Nicolas, but the name spans several generations.
Is Nicola a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 67% of living Nicolas are women, and 33% are men. The women average 44 and the men 37.
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