How old is someone named Nicolas?
The average Nicolas is 23 years old.
Half of all living Nicolases are between 13 and 31.
When was Nicolas popular?
Nicolas is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 2003 but no single era. You'll meet Nicolases of every age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 51 | 0 |
| 1910s | 367 | 0 |
| 1920s | 749 | 0 |
| 1930s | 572 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 694 | 310 |
| 1950s | 1,041 | 690 |
| 1960s | 1,388 | 1,100 |
| 1970s | 3,877 | 3,500 |
| 1980s | 10,345 | 9,700 |
| 1990s | 21,262 | 21,000 |
| 2000s | 28,309 | 28,000 |
| 2010s | 21,221 | 21,000 |
| 2020s | 11,843 | 12,000 |
How many Nicolases are still alive?
About 97,000 Nicolases are alive in the US today. That's 95% of the roughly 100,000 babies named Nicolas since 1882.
Nearly every Nicolas ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Nicolas?
About two in five living Nicolases are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer 1%
- Gen X 5%
- Millennial 22%
- Gen Z 44%
- Gen Alpha 27%
Is Nicolas an old name?
Not really. Nicolas is younger than 63 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Nicolas will be 37 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Nicolas a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.8% of living Nicolases are men.
Names the same age as Nicolas
NAME TWIN
Nicolas's name twin is Andres. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Andres's age curve is the closest match to Nicolas's: 95% alike.
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Questions about the name Nicolas
How old is the average Nicolas?
The average Nicolas in the US is 23 years old. The median is 22, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Nicolas?
About 97,000 Nicolases are alive in the US today, out of roughly 100,000 babies given the name since 1882.
When was the name Nicolas most popular?
In 2003, when about 3,000 baby boys were named Nicolas.
Is Nicolas a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 44% of living Nicolases, 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