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Nicholas

"Not available in SSA source data." — Unknown origin

BoyUnknown3 syllablesCurrent rank #118 (2024)

About Nicholas

Nicholas appears in U.S. Social Security baby-name records from 1880 through 2020. In 2024, it ranks #118 among boys, with 3,025 reported births. Across available SSA years, the name appears 912,162 times.

Quick Facts

GenderBoy
OriginUnknown
PronunciationNicholas
Syllables3

Nicknames for Nicholas

NichNichieNichyNicNicie

Popularity in the U.S.

Nicholas ranks #118 in U.S. SSA 2024 boys data with 3,025 births.. Parents often choose Nicholas for its clear pronunciation and classic style.

Current #1185Y -34%Peak 2015
3K4K5K6K151617181920212223242015: 6,247 births2016: 5,754 births2017: 5,357 births2018: 4,823 births2019: 4,618 births2020: 4,024 births2021: 3,862 births2022: 3,639 births2023: 3,257 births2024: 3,025 births

Nicholas had 3,025 births in 2024.

Middle Name Ideas

  • Nicholas James
  • Nicholas Alexander
  • Nicholas Reid

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Nicholas mean?

Nicholas means "Not available in SSA source data." and is commonly associated with Unknown roots.

Is Nicholas a popular baby name in the U.S.?

Yes. Nicholas ranks #118 in U.S. SSA 2024 boys data with 3,025 births..

How is Nicholas pronounced?

A common pronunciation is Nicholas.

What are common nicknames for Nicholas?

Popular nicknames include Nich, Nichie, Nichy, Nic, Nicie.