Boys name · Kentucky
Nicholas in Kentucky
The SSA records 10,722 Nicholas births in Kentucky, counting years with 5 or more from 1912. In 2025 it stood as the #178 most popular boys name, from 32 births that year.
Popularity over time
Nicholas in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | #280 |
| 1938 | 5 | #484 |
| 1952 | 21 | #211 |
| 1967 | 20 | #191 |
| 1981 | 291 | #23 |
| 1996 | 328 | #16 |
| 2010 | 96 | #68 |
| 2025 | 32 | #178 |
Nicholas had its most births in Kentucky in 1995, when 359 babies were given the name. Nicholas's highest rank in Kentucky was #12, set in 2000.
Nicholas started at #280 in 1912 and finished at #178 in 2025 on the boys list in Kentucky, with a high of #12 in 2000 and a low of #550 in 1922.
Nationally, Nicholas's strongest state was Rhode Island, where it hit #1 in 1996. See Nicholas in every state →
How popular is Nicholas in Kentucky?
The SSA records 10,722 Nicholas births in Kentucky, counting years with 5 or more from 1912. In 2025 it stood as the #178 most popular boys name, from 32 births that year.
How many babies are named Nicholas in Kentucky?
In 2025, 32 babies born in Kentucky were named Nicholas.
What is the rank of Nicholas in Kentucky?
Nicholas's 2025 rank among boys names in Kentucky was #178.
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.