Boys name · California
Nicholas in California
Nicholas was the 93rd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 425 babies named Nicholas that year. Since 1911, California families have named 97,184 babies Nicholas.
Popularity over time
Nicholas in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 7 | 105th |
| 1927 | 25 | 207th |
| 1944 | 76 | 155th |
| 1960 | 178 | 176th |
| 1976 | 348 | 91st |
| 1992 | 3,100 | 15th |
| 2009 | 1,257 | 43rd |
| 2025 | 425 | 93rd |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 105th in 1911 to 93rd in 2025.
The most babies named Nicholas in California in a single year was 3,468, in 1990. Its best showing was 13th among boys names in 1998.
Across the country, Nicholas reached its best rank of #1 in Rhode Island (1996). See Nicholas in every state →
How popular is Nicholas in California?
Nicholas was the 93rd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 425 babies named Nicholas that year. Since 1911, California families have named 97,184 babies Nicholas.
How many babies are named Nicholas in California?
In 2025, 425 babies were named Nicholas in California. The most babies named Nicholas in California in a single year was 3,468, in 1990.
What is the rank of Nicholas in California?
Nicholas ranked 93rd among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 13th among boys names in 1998.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.