Nicholas is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #118 in 2024 with 3,025 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 27,722 births ranking #6. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 89.1%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 567 boys born was named Nicholas. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.