Boys name · Maryland
Nicholas in Maryland
Nicholas was the 120th most popular boys name in Maryland in 2025, with 49 babies named Nicholas that year. Since 1912, Maryland families have named 16,102 babies Nicholas.
Popularity over time
Nicholas in Maryland, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | 145th |
| 1928 | 15 | 112th |
| 1944 | 11 | 180th |
| 1960 | 33 | 155th |
| 1977 | 89 | 53rd |
| 1993 | 545 | 8th |
| 2009 | 229 | 27th |
| 2025 | 49 | 120th |
Its rank among boys names in Maryland climbed from 145th in 1912 to 120th in 2025.
The most babies named Nicholas in Maryland in a single year was 599, in 1995. Its best showing was 4th among boys names in 1996.
Across the country, Nicholas reached its best rank of #1 in Rhode Island (1996). See Nicholas in every state →
How popular is Nicholas in Maryland?
Nicholas was the 120th most popular boys name in Maryland in 2025, with 49 babies named Nicholas that year. Since 1912, Maryland families have named 16,102 babies Nicholas.
How many babies are named Nicholas in Maryland?
In 2025, 49 babies were named Nicholas in Maryland. The most babies named Nicholas in Maryland in a single year was 599, in 1995.
What is the rank of Nicholas in Maryland?
Nicholas ranked 120th among boys names in Maryland in 2025. Its best showing was 4th among boys names in 1996.
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.