Boys name · New York
Nicholas in New York
As of 2025, Nicholas was the #52 most common boys name in New York, drawn from 310 births that year. Its total reaches 96,091 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Nicholas in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 78 | #51 |
| 1926 | 392 | #51 |
| 1943 | 378 | #63 |
| 1959 | 545 | #57 |
| 1976 | 387 | #57 |
| 1992 | 2,504 | #5 |
| 2009 | 1,093 | #15 |
| 2025 | 310 | #52 |
Its rank among boys names in New York ran from #3 in 1998 to #68 in 1965, starting at #51 in 1910 and ending at #52 in 2025.
Its busiest year in New York was 1995, with 2,664 Nicholas births. In 1998 it reached #3, its highest boys-name rank in New York.
Across the country, Nicholas reached its highest rank of #1 in Rhode Island (1996). See Nicholas in every state →
How popular is Nicholas in New York?
As of 2025, Nicholas was the #52 most common boys name in New York, drawn from 310 births that year. Its total reaches 96,091 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Nicholas in New York?
New York recorded 310 births of babies named Nicholas in 2025.
What is the rank of Nicholas in New York?
Nicholas's 2025 rank among boys names in New York was #52.
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.