5,315births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
1922Peak · Argentina
#5217France 2025
Nicanor is a boy name family recorded 5,315 times in 3 countries since 1913. It ranks highest today in France (#5217 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Argentina in 1922, at 47.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Nicanor
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicanor | Spanish | 4,523 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | #943 | 1922 | ▲ 38 % |
| Nicanor | Spanish | 787 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1982 | – |
| Nicanor | Spanish | 5 | 🇫🇷 France | #5217 | 2025 | – |
Questions about Nicanor
How popular is the name Nicanor?
In 2025 it ranked #5217 in France. Official registers record 5,315 births across 3 countries.
When was Nicanor most popular?
It peaked in Argentina in 1922, at 47.8 births per 100,000.
Is Nicanor a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Nicanor is a boy name.