Boys name · Virginia
Nicholas in Virginia
Nicholas was the 110th most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 77 babies named Nicholas that year. Since 1912, Virginia families have named 17,384 babies Nicholas.
Popularity over time
Nicholas in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 8 | 189th |
| 1935 | 7 | 322nd |
| 1953 | 23 | 225th |
| 1967 | 17 | 250th |
| 1982 | 261 | 34th |
| 1996 | 591 | 13th |
| 2011 | 231 | 45th |
| 2025 | 77 | 110th |
Its rank among boys names in Virginia climbed from 189th in 1912 to 110th in 2025.
The most babies named Nicholas in Virginia in a single year was 657, in 1998. Its best showing was 7th among boys names in 1998.
Across the country, Nicholas reached its best rank of #1 in Rhode Island (1996). See Nicholas in every state →
How popular is Nicholas in Virginia?
Nicholas was the 110th most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 77 babies named Nicholas that year. Since 1912, Virginia families have named 17,384 babies Nicholas.
How many babies are named Nicholas in Virginia?
In 2025, 77 babies were named Nicholas in Virginia. The most babies named Nicholas in Virginia in a single year was 657, in 1998.
What is the rank of Nicholas in Virginia?
Nicholas ranked 110th among boys names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 7th among boys names in 1998.
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.