Nicholas is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #211 in 2024 with 236 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 1,385 births ranking #52. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 83.0%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 1,177 boys born was named Nicholas. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.