Boys name · Pennsylvania
Nicholas in Pennsylvania
Nicholas was the 70th most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 166 babies named Nicholas that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 53,964 babies Nicholas.
Popularity over time
Nicholas in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 34 | 71st |
| 1926 | 256 | 59th |
| 1943 | 195 | 76th |
| 1959 | 243 | 86th |
| 1976 | 218 | 59th |
| 1992 | 1,421 | 10th |
| 2009 | 578 | 20th |
| 2025 | 166 | 70th |
Its rank among boys names in Pennsylvania climbed from 71st in 1910 to 70th in 2025.
The most babies named Nicholas in Pennsylvania in a single year was 1,562, in 1995. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 1997.
Across the country, Nicholas reached its best rank of #1 in Rhode Island (1996). See Nicholas in every state →
How popular is Nicholas in Pennsylvania?
Nicholas was the 70th most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 166 babies named Nicholas that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 53,964 babies Nicholas.
How many babies are named Nicholas in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 166 babies were named Nicholas in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Nicholas in Pennsylvania in a single year was 1,562, in 1995.
What is the rank of Nicholas in Pennsylvania?
Nicholas ranked 70th among boys names in Pennsylvania in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 1997.
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.