Boys name · Minnesota
Nicholas in Minnesota
Nicholas was the 241st most popular boys name in Minnesota in 2025, with 26 babies named Nicholas that year. Since 1912, Minnesota families have named 21,621 babies Nicholas.
Popularity over time
Nicholas in Minnesota, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 12 | 115th |
| 1928 | 9 | 241st |
| 1944 | 18 | 162nd |
| 1960 | 42 | 131st |
| 1977 | 226 | 35th |
| 1993 | 687 | 4th |
| 2009 | 154 | 52nd |
| 2025 | 26 | 241st |
Its rank among boys names in Minnesota fell from 115th in 1912 to 241st in 2025.
The most babies named Nicholas in Minnesota in a single year was 777, in 1980. Its best showing was 2nd 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 Minnesota?
Nicholas was the 241st most popular boys name in Minnesota in 2025, with 26 babies named Nicholas that year. Since 1912, Minnesota families have named 21,621 babies Nicholas.
How many babies are named Nicholas in Minnesota?
In 2025, 26 babies were named Nicholas in Minnesota. The most babies named Nicholas in Minnesota in a single year was 777, in 1980.
What is the rank of Nicholas in Minnesota?
Nicholas ranked 241st among boys names in Minnesota in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd 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.