Boys name · Illinois
Nicholas in Illinois
Nicholas was the 89th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 132 babies named Nicholas that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 49,205 babies Nicholas.
Popularity over time
Nicholas in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 12 | 121st |
| 1926 | 67 | 130th |
| 1943 | 74 | 137th |
| 1959 | 125 | 148th |
| 1976 | 229 | 64th |
| 1992 | 1,516 | 5th |
| 2009 | 494 | 25th |
| 2025 | 132 | 89th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 121st in 1910 to 89th in 2025.
The most babies named Nicholas in Illinois in a single year was 1,560, in 1994. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 1994.
Across the country, Nicholas reached its best rank of #1 in Rhode Island (1996). See Nicholas in every state →
How popular is Nicholas in Illinois?
Nicholas was the 89th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 132 babies named Nicholas that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 49,205 babies Nicholas.
How many babies are named Nicholas in Illinois?
In 2025, 132 babies were named Nicholas in Illinois. The most babies named Nicholas in Illinois in a single year was 1,560, in 1994.
What is the rank of Nicholas in Illinois?
Nicholas ranked 89th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 1994.
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.