Nicholas is a popular boys' name in United States, ranking #97 in 2022 with 3,639 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 27,722 births ranking #6. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 86.9%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 479 boys born was named Nicholas. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.