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Nicholas

Nicholas is a boy name of English origin.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleOriginal
  • Syllables3
  • US rank#89

How popular is Nicholas?

Popularity in the United States

Nicholas has been given to 912,162 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1990s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 410 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

014,60729,213188019502020
Babies named Nicholas per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in Spain

There are 545 people called Nicholas living in Spain, with an average age of 34.

912,162 Babies named since 1880
1990s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Nicholas

Is Nicholas a boy's or a girl's name?

Nicholas is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Nicholas?

Nicholas has been given to 912,162 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1990s. Its use has declined since that peak.