FIRST NAME
Nicholas
Nicholas is the 32nd most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 710,370 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 935 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #32 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
683,952
living · #64
2020 CENSUS
710,370
living · #32
BABIES NAMED NICHOLAS BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
20253K
As a male name, Nicholas peaked in 1995, when 29,160 babies were named Nicholas (the #7 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #7,914 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
935
living · #7,914
BABIES NAMED NICHOLAS BY BIRTH YEAR · 1916–2025
20258
As a female name, Nicholas peaked in 1985, when 162 babies were named Nicholas (the #960 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)