Nicolas
Peaked at #132 nationally in 1998, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1882, Nicolas has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Nicolas — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#4911
in 1932
Last ranked
#17721
in 2017
Years tracked
23
1932–2017
Trend
Stable
Nicolas was already at its most popular for girls in 1932 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #4911), with 5 babies given the name that year.
Nicolas hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2017, when it stood at #17721.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | #17,721 | 5 |
| 2007 | #17,026 | 6 |
| 2006 | #19,238 | 5 |
| 2004 | #12,431 | 8 |
| 2003 | #11,079 | 9 |
| 2001 | #10,767 | 9 |
| 2000 | #16,840 | 5 |
| 1997 | #15,418 | 5 |
Nicolas — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#132
in 1998
Current rank
#185
in 2024
Years tracked
128
1882–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1882, Nicolas reached its peak popularity for boys in 1998, ranking #132 nationally with 2,920 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #196 (2014) to #185 (2024) — a 6% improvement.
As of 2024, Nicolas ranks #185 nationally for boys, with 1,992 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #185 | 1,992 |
| 2023 | #193 | 1,897 |
| 2022 | #191 | 1,989 |
| 2021 | #189 | 2,008 |
| 2020 | #202 | 1,891 |
| 2019 | #181 | 2,145 |
| 2018 | #195 | 2,097 |
| 2017 | #206 | 1,918 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Nicolas most popular?
Nicolas was most popular in 1998, when it ranked #132 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Nicolas becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Nicolas?
At least 99,700 babies have been recorded with the name Nicolas in the US since 1882, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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