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Current rank (2025)#605
Babies named Nikolai in 2025469
Total recorded11,019
Peak year2016 (639 babies)
Highest rank ever#473
Years in records1960–2025 (63 years of data)
Change over last 5 years↓ 59 spots

Frequently asked about Nikolai

What does the name Nikolai mean?
Nikolai means “Victory of the people” from Russian/Scandinavian roots.
What is the origin of the name Nikolai?
Nikolai has Russian/Scandinavian origin. The traditional meaning is “Victory of the people”.
How popular is Nikolai?
Nikolai ranked #605 in 2025 — given to 469 babies that year.
When was Nikolai most popular?
Nikolai peaked in 2016 with 639 babies registered that year.
Is Nikolai a boy or girl name?
Nikolai is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Nikolais in registered births are male.
Is the name Nikolai rising or falling in popularity?
Nikolai has fallen 59 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #546 in 2020 to #605 in 2025.
How long has Nikolai been recorded?
Nikolai appears in birth records across 63 years — from 1960 through 2025.

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