Boys name · Minnesota
Nicholas in Minnesota
Babies born in Minnesota have been named Nicholas 21,621 times in years with 5 or more births, the first being 1912. In 2025 it was the #241 most common boys name there, on 26 births.
Popularity over time
Nicholas in Minnesota, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 12 | #115 |
| 1928 | 9 | #241 |
| 1944 | 18 | #162 |
| 1960 | 42 | #131 |
| 1977 | 226 | #35 |
| 1993 | 687 | #4 |
| 2009 | 154 | #52 |
| 2025 | 26 | #241 |
Its rank among boys names in Minnesota ran from #2 in 1996 to #288 in 1933, starting at #115 in 1912 and ending at #241 in 2025.
The most Nicholas births in Minnesota in a single year was 777, in 1980. Its highest rank among boys names in Minnesota was #2, in 1996.
Its highest rank in any state was #1, in Rhode Island in 1996. See Nicholas in every state →
How popular is Nicholas in Minnesota?
Babies born in Minnesota have been named Nicholas 21,621 times in years with 5 or more births, the first being 1912. In 2025 it was the #241 most common boys name there, on 26 births.
How many babies are named Nicholas in Minnesota?
In 2025, 26 babies born in Minnesota were named Nicholas.
What is the rank of Nicholas in Minnesota?
In 2025, Nicholas sat at #241 on the boys list for Minnesota.
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.