Boys name · Kentucky
Nicholas in Kentucky
Nicholas was the 178th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 32 babies named Nicholas that year. Since 1912, Kentucky families have named 10,722 babies Nicholas.
Popularity over time
Nicholas in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | 280th |
| 1938 | 5 | 484th |
| 1952 | 21 | 211th |
| 1967 | 20 | 191st |
| 1981 | 291 | 23rd |
| 1996 | 328 | 16th |
| 2010 | 96 | 68th |
| 2025 | 32 | 178th |
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky climbed from 280th in 1912 to 178th in 2025.
The most babies named Nicholas in Kentucky in a single year was 359, in 1995. Its best showing was 12th among boys names in 2000.
Across the country, Nicholas reached its best rank of #1 in Rhode Island (1996). See Nicholas in every state →
How popular is Nicholas in Kentucky?
Nicholas was the 178th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 32 babies named Nicholas that year. Since 1912, Kentucky families have named 10,722 babies Nicholas.
How many babies are named Nicholas in Kentucky?
In 2025, 32 babies were named Nicholas in Kentucky. The most babies named Nicholas in Kentucky in a single year was 359, in 1995.
What is the rank of Nicholas in Kentucky?
Nicholas ranked 178th among boys names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 12th among boys names in 2000.
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.