Boys name · Tennessee
Nicholas in Tennessee
Nicholas was the 220th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 41 babies named Nicholas that year. Since 1918, Tennessee families have named 12,692 babies Nicholas.
Popularity over time
Nicholas in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 5 | 458th |
| 1954 | 13 | 286th |
| 1966 | 9 | 339th |
| 1978 | 205 | 35th |
| 1989 | 383 | 19th |
| 2001 | 394 | 18th |
| 2013 | 108 | 85th |
| 2025 | 41 | 220th |
Its rank among boys names in Tennessee climbed from 458th in 1918 to 220th in 2025.
The most babies named Nicholas in Tennessee in a single year was 490, in 1999. Its best showing was 12th 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 Tennessee?
Nicholas was the 220th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 41 babies named Nicholas that year. Since 1918, Tennessee families have named 12,692 babies Nicholas.
How many babies are named Nicholas in Tennessee?
In 2025, 41 babies were named Nicholas in Tennessee. The most babies named Nicholas in Tennessee in a single year was 490, in 1999.
What is the rank of Nicholas in Tennessee?
Nicholas ranked 220th among boys names in Tennessee in 2025. Its best showing was 12th 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.