Will my child share the name Mikolaj with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 27 UK babies named Mikolaj per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Mikolaj in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Mikolaj becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Mikolaj has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 571 places in the last five years. Its peak was #322 in 2016. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Mikolaj a good choice for a distinctive name?

Mikolaj is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Mikolaj a popular baby name in the United States?

Mikolaj does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1076

Mikolaj

Mikolaj is a distinctive choice, ranked #1076 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Mikolaj in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#1076

About the Name Mikolaj

Mikolaj has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 571 places in five years. It was most popular in 2016 at #322 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2003.

Mikolaj is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.