Boys name · New Jersey
Nicholas in New Jersey
Nicholas was the 40th most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 192 babies named Nicholas that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 41,925 babies Nicholas.
Popularity over time
Nicholas in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 33 | 26th |
| 1926 | 145 | 43rd |
| 1943 | 140 | 54th |
| 1959 | 153 | 65th |
| 1976 | 164 | 49th |
| 1992 | 1,055 | 7th |
| 2009 | 525 | 10th |
| 2025 | 192 | 40th |
Its rank among boys names in New Jersey fell from 26th in 1910 to 40th in 2025.
The most babies named Nicholas in New Jersey in a single year was 1,219, in 1995. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 1997.
Across the country, Nicholas reached its best rank of #1 in Rhode Island (1996). See Nicholas in every state →
How popular is Nicholas in New Jersey?
Nicholas was the 40th most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 192 babies named Nicholas that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 41,925 babies Nicholas.
How many babies are named Nicholas in New Jersey?
In 2025, 192 babies were named Nicholas in New Jersey. The most babies named Nicholas in New Jersey in a single year was 1,219, in 1995.
What is the rank of Nicholas in New Jersey?
Nicholas ranked 40th among boys names in New Jersey in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 1997.
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.