Boys name · Iowa
Nicholas in Iowa
Nicholas was the 287th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 14 babies named Nicholas that year. Since 1912, Iowa families have named 12,166 babies Nicholas.
Popularity over time
Nicholas in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 7 | 176th |
| 1937 | 6 | 278th |
| 1951 | 36 | 130th |
| 1966 | 20 | 154th |
| 1981 | 467 | 9th |
| 1996 | 314 | 5th |
| 2010 | 55 | 78th |
| 2025 | 14 | 287th |
Its rank among boys names in Iowa fell from 176th in 1912 to 287th in 2025.
The most babies named Nicholas in Iowa in a single year was 579, in 1979. Its best showing was 4th among boys names in 1999.
Across the country, Nicholas reached its best rank of #1 in Rhode Island (1996). See Nicholas in every state →
How popular is Nicholas in Iowa?
Nicholas was the 287th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 14 babies named Nicholas that year. Since 1912, Iowa families have named 12,166 babies Nicholas.
How many babies are named Nicholas in Iowa?
In 2025, 14 babies were named Nicholas in Iowa. The most babies named Nicholas in Iowa in a single year was 579, in 1979.
What is the rank of Nicholas in Iowa?
Nicholas ranked 287th among boys names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 4th among boys names in 1999.
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.