How old is someone named Nikolai?
The average Nikolai is 13 years old.
Half of all living Nikolais are between 6 and 17.
When was Nikolai popular?
Most of the Nikolais in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2016 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 52 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 202 | 180 |
| 1980s | 291 | 270 |
| 1990s | 733 | 710 |
| 2000s | 1,632 | 1,600 |
| 2010s | 5,060 | 5,000 |
| 2020s | 3,057 | 3,000 |
How many Nikolais are still alive?
About 11,000 Nikolais are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 11,000 babies named Nikolai since 1960.
Nearly every Nikolai ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Nikolai?
About two in three living Nikolais are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Gen X 2%
- Millennial 6%
- Gen Z 27%
- Gen Alpha 64%
Is Nikolai an old name?
No. Nikolai is one of the youngest names around: younger than 87 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Nikolai will be 27 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Nikolai a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: over 99.9% of living Nikolais are men.
Names the same age as Nikolai
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Nikolai's name twin is Gideon. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Gideon's age curve is the closest match to Nikolai's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Nikolai
How old is the average Nikolai?
The average Nikolai in the US is 13 years old. The median is 11, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Nikolai?
About 11,000 Nikolais are alive in the US today, out of roughly 11,000 babies given the name since 1960.
When was the name Nikolai most popular?
In 2016, when about 640 baby boys were named Nikolai.
Is Nikolai a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 64% of living Nikolais are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
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