boy's name
Nikodem
nee-KOH-dem (Polish)
- Origin Polish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 2,815
England and Wales
#525
2025 births
Nikodem is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 17 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Nikodem is a name of Polish origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2017, when 140 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 7,121 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2004.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nikodem Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 211 |
| 2010s | 1,078 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 657 |
How Popular Is Nikodem?
In 2025, Nikodem was given to 74 babies in England and Wales, ranking #525 that year. It is a rare choice.
Where Nikodem Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Nikodem
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nikodem Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nikodem over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nikodem
- Polish nee-KOH-dem
Sibling Names for Nikodem
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nikodem — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nikodem
How popular is the name Nikodem?
In 2025, Nikodem was given to 74 babies in England and Wales, ranking #525 that year. It is a rare choice.
Is Nikodem a girl's or a boy's name?
Nikodem is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nikodem?
Nikodem has 3 syllables.
When was Nikodem most popular?
Nikodem peaked in 2017, when 140 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Nikodem a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Nikodem currently ranks #395 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.