Boys name · North Carolina
Nicholas in North Carolina
Nicholas was the 162nd most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 79 babies named Nicholas that year. Since 1924, North Carolina families have named 17,685 babies Nicholas.
Popularity over time
Nicholas in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1924 | 6 | 528th |
| 1946 | 6 | 525th |
| 1959 | 6 | 520th |
| 1972 | 28 | 221st |
| 1986 | 320 | 32nd |
| 1999 | 657 | 10th |
| 2012 | 215 | 60th |
| 2025 | 79 | 162nd |
Its rank among boys names in North Carolina climbed from 528th in 1924 to 162nd in 2025.
The most babies named Nicholas in North Carolina in a single year was 670, in 1998. Its best showing was 10th 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 North Carolina?
Nicholas was the 162nd most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 79 babies named Nicholas that year. Since 1924, North Carolina families have named 17,685 babies Nicholas.
How many babies are named Nicholas in North Carolina?
In 2025, 79 babies were named Nicholas in North Carolina. The most babies named Nicholas in North Carolina in a single year was 670, in 1998.
What is the rank of Nicholas in North Carolina?
Nicholas ranked 162nd among boys names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 10th 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.