Boys name · Pennsylvania
Nicholas in Pennsylvania
As of 2025, Nicholas was the #70 most common boys name in Pennsylvania, drawn from 166 births that year. Its total reaches 53,964 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Nicholas in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 34 | #71 |
| 1926 | 256 | #59 |
| 1943 | 195 | #76 |
| 1959 | 243 | #86 |
| 1976 | 218 | #59 |
| 1992 | 1,421 | #10 |
| 2009 | 578 | #20 |
| 2025 | 166 | #70 |
Rank swung between #3 (1997) and #95 (1960) in Pennsylvania, from #71 in 1910 to #70 in 2025.
Pennsylvania had the most Nicholas births in 1995, with 1,562. Its highest rank among boys names in Pennsylvania was #3, in 1997.
Its highest rank in any state was #1, in Rhode Island in 1996. See Nicholas in every state →
How popular is Nicholas in Pennsylvania?
As of 2025, Nicholas was the #70 most common boys name in Pennsylvania, drawn from 166 births that year. Its total reaches 53,964 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Nicholas in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania recorded 166 births of babies named Nicholas in 2025.
What is the rank of Nicholas in Pennsylvania?
Nicholas's 2025 rank among boys names in Pennsylvania was #70.
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.