How old is someone named Nikolas?
The average Nikolas is 22 years old.
Half of all living Nikolases are between 13 and 29.
When was Nikolas popular?
Nikolas has never really gone out of style. Parents have chosen it every year for more than a century; its busiest year was 2004.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 6 | 0 |
| 1940s | 5 | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 | 0 |
| 1960s | 107 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 502 | 460 |
| 1980s | 1,960 | 1,800 |
| 1990s | 5,946 | 5,800 |
| 2000s | 7,822 | 7,700 |
| 2010s | 5,133 | 5,100 |
| 2020s | 2,564 | 2,500 |
How many Nikolases are still alive?
About 23,000 Nikolases are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 24,000 babies named Nikolas since 1937.
Nearly every Nikolas ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Nikolas?
About half of living Nikolases are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X 3%
- Millennial 21%
- Gen Z 51%
- Gen Alpha 25%
Is Nikolas an old name?
Not really. Nikolas is younger than 66 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Nikolas will be 39 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Nikolas a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.9% of living Nikolases are men.
Names the same age as Nikolas
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Nikolas's name twin is Cameron. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Cameron's age curve is the closest match to Nikolas's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Nikolas
How old is the average Nikolas?
The average Nikolas in the US is 22 years old. The median is 22, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Nikolas?
About 23,000 Nikolases are alive in the US today, out of roughly 24,000 babies given the name since 1937.
When was the name Nikolas most popular?
In 2004, when about 1,100 baby boys were named Nikolas.
Is Nikolas a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 51% of living Nikolases are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
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