Boys name · South Carolina
Nicholas in South Carolina
Nicholas was the 148th most popular boys name in South Carolina in 2025, with 39 babies named Nicholas that year. Since 1922, South Carolina families have named 7,770 babies Nicholas.
Popularity over time
Nicholas in South Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1922 | 5 | 435th |
| 1956 | 8 | 355th |
| 1970 | 17 | 223rd |
| 1981 | 145 | 33rd |
| 1992 | 238 | 21st |
| 2003 | 205 | 18th |
| 2014 | 65 | 90th |
| 2025 | 39 | 148th |
Its rank among boys names in South Carolina climbed from 435th in 1922 to 148th in 2025.
The most babies named Nicholas in South Carolina in a single year was 319, in 1999. Its best showing was 9th among boys names in 1999.
Across the country, Nicholas reached its best rank of #1 in Rhode Island (1996). See Nicholas in every state →
How popular is Nicholas in South Carolina?
Nicholas was the 148th most popular boys name in South Carolina in 2025, with 39 babies named Nicholas that year. Since 1922, South Carolina families have named 7,770 babies Nicholas.
How many babies are named Nicholas in South Carolina?
In 2025, 39 babies were named Nicholas in South Carolina. The most babies named Nicholas in South Carolina in a single year was 319, in 1999.
What is the rank of Nicholas in South Carolina?
Nicholas ranked 148th among boys names in South Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 9th among boys names in 1999.
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.