Boys name · Rhode Island
Nicholas in Rhode Island
Nicholas was the 65th most popular boys name in Rhode Island in 2025, with 16 babies named Nicholas that year. Since 1912, Rhode Island families have named 5,697 babies Nicholas.
Popularity over time
Nicholas in Rhode Island, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 11 | 44th |
| 1928 | 17 | 59th |
| 1944 | 12 | 71st |
| 1960 | 11 | 101st |
| 1977 | 35 | 44th |
| 1993 | 216 | 2nd |
| 2009 | 42 | 32nd |
| 2025 | 16 | 65th |
Its rank among boys names in Rhode Island fell from 44th in 1912 to 65th in 2025.
The most babies named Nicholas in Rhode Island in a single year was 216, in 1993. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1996.
Across the country, Nicholas reached its best rank of #1 in Rhode Island (1996). See Nicholas in every state →
How popular is Nicholas in Rhode Island?
Nicholas was the 65th most popular boys name in Rhode Island in 2025, with 16 babies named Nicholas that year. Since 1912, Rhode Island families have named 5,697 babies Nicholas.
How many babies are named Nicholas in Rhode Island?
In 2025, 16 babies were named Nicholas in Rhode Island. The most babies named Nicholas in Rhode Island in a single year was 216, in 1993.
What is the rank of Nicholas in Rhode Island?
Nicholas ranked 65th among boys names in Rhode Island in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1996.
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.