Boys name · New York
Nicholas in New York
Nicholas was the 52nd most popular boys name in New York in 2025, with 310 babies named Nicholas that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 96,091 babies Nicholas.
Popularity over time
Nicholas in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 78 | 51st |
| 1926 | 392 | 51st |
| 1943 | 378 | 63rd |
| 1959 | 545 | 57th |
| 1976 | 387 | 57th |
| 1992 | 2,504 | 5th |
| 2009 | 1,093 | 15th |
| 2025 | 310 | 52nd |
Its rank among boys names in New York fell from 51st in 1910 to 52nd in 2025.
The most babies named Nicholas in New York in a single year was 2,664, in 1995. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 1998.
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 York?
Nicholas was the 52nd most popular boys name in New York in 2025, with 310 babies named Nicholas that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 96,091 babies Nicholas.
How many babies are named Nicholas in New York?
In 2025, 310 babies were named Nicholas in New York. The most babies named Nicholas in New York in a single year was 2,664, in 1995.
What is the rank of Nicholas in New York?
Nicholas ranked 52nd among boys names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 1998.
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.