Boys name · Massachusetts
Nicholas in Massachusetts
Nicholas was the 98th most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 71 babies named Nicholas that year. Since 1910, Massachusetts families have named 32,354 babies Nicholas.
Popularity over time
Nicholas in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 12 | 71st |
| 1926 | 88 | 65th |
| 1943 | 69 | 79th |
| 1959 | 88 | 82nd |
| 1976 | 108 | 57th |
| 1992 | 1,097 | 4th |
| 2009 | 346 | 15th |
| 2025 | 71 | 98th |
Its rank among boys names in Massachusetts fell from 71st in 1910 to 98th in 2025.
The most babies named Nicholas in Massachusetts in a single year was 1,097, in 1992. 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 Massachusetts?
Nicholas was the 98th most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 71 babies named Nicholas that year. Since 1910, Massachusetts families have named 32,354 babies Nicholas.
How many babies are named Nicholas in Massachusetts?
In 2025, 71 babies were named Nicholas in Massachusetts. The most babies named Nicholas in Massachusetts in a single year was 1,097, in 1992.
What is the rank of Nicholas in Massachusetts?
Nicholas ranked 98th among boys names in Massachusetts 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.