Boys name · New Jersey
Nicholas in New Jersey
In SSA data for New Jersey, 41,925 babies are named Nicholas across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #40 most popular boys name, with 192 born.
Popularity over time
Nicholas in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 33 | #26 |
| 1926 | 145 | #43 |
| 1943 | 140 | #54 |
| 1959 | 153 | #65 |
| 1976 | 164 | #49 |
| 1992 | 1,055 | #7 |
| 2009 | 525 | #10 |
| 2025 | 192 | #40 |
No year in New Jersey had more Nicholas births than 1995, when 1,219 were born. Nicholas's highest rank in New Jersey was #3, set in 1997.
Its rank among boys names in New Jersey ran from #3 in 1997 to #65 in 1952, starting at #26 in 1910 and ending at #40 in 2025.
Nationally, Nicholas's strongest state was Rhode Island, where it hit #1 in 1996. See Nicholas in every state →
How popular is Nicholas in New Jersey?
In SSA data for New Jersey, 41,925 babies are named Nicholas across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #40 most popular boys name, with 192 born.
How many babies are named Nicholas in New Jersey?
192 Nicholas babies were born in New Jersey in 2025.
What is the rank of Nicholas in New Jersey?
In 2025, Nicholas sat at #40 on the boys list for New Jersey.
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.