Nicolae
Pronunciation: [ n-IHK-ohl-eye ]
Nicolae is a boy baby name. Ranked #14,631 in the US, popular nicknames include Nic, Niy, and Nicie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Nicolae first appeared in US Social Security records in 2003.
Over 173 babies have been named Nicolae in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nicolae is past its peak , currently ranked #14,631 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,631
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Nicolae
Nicolae is a boy name .
Nicolae is currently ranked #14,631 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nicolae include Nic, Niy, Nicie, and Nicoie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nicolae include Nicolas, Nico, Nicolai, Nicolo, Nicodemus . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis