Nikodem is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #5538 in 2025 with 17 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 19 births ranking #5163. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 100,475 boys born was named Nikodem. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Nikodem is a Slavic form of Nicodemus and carries the broad Greek sense of victory of the people. It feels uncommon in English-speaking settings but very established in parts of Europe.
The name has roots in the New Testament through Nicodemus and remains in use especially in Poland. Its shape gives it a fresh feel even though the history behind it is old.