Name meaning & stats
Nicanor
Nicanor. 695 US babies since 1940, peak 1982. Notable Nicanors are 1.4× over-represented as politicians.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1982
695 US babies were named Nicanor between 1940 and 2025.
Where Nicanors end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.4× | Low · 5 people |
| Engineer | 1.3× | Low · 2 people |
| Writer | 1.0× | Low · 1 people |
| Journalist | 1.1× | Low · 1 people |
Among notable men who are politicians, Nicanors show up 1.4× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1982)