Boys name · North Carolina
Nicholas in North Carolina
As of 2025, Nicholas was the #162 most common boys name in North Carolina, drawn from 79 births that year. Its total reaches 17,685 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1924.
Popularity over time
Nicholas in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1924 | 6 | #528 |
| 1946 | 6 | #525 |
| 1959 | 6 | #520 |
| 1972 | 28 | #221 |
| 1986 | 320 | #32 |
| 1999 | 657 | #10 |
| 2012 | 215 | #60 |
| 2025 | 79 | #162 |
Rank swung between #10 (1998) and #610 (1927) in North Carolina, from #528 in 1924 to #162 in 2025.
No year in North Carolina had more Nicholas births than 1998, when 670 were born. Its highest rank among boys names in North Carolina was #10, in 1998.
Its highest rank in any state was #1, in Rhode Island in 1996. See Nicholas in every state →
How popular is Nicholas in North Carolina?
As of 2025, Nicholas was the #162 most common boys name in North Carolina, drawn from 79 births that year. Its total reaches 17,685 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1924.
How many babies are named Nicholas in North Carolina?
North Carolina recorded 79 births of babies named Nicholas in 2025.
What is the rank of Nicholas in North Carolina?
Nicholas's 2025 rank among boys names in North Carolina was #162.
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.