Boys name · Washington
Nicholas in Washington
Nicholas was the 198th most popular boys name in Washington in 2025, with 44 babies named Nicholas that year. Since 1921, Washington families have named 16,608 babies Nicholas.
Popularity over time
Nicholas in Washington, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1921 | 6 | 212th |
| 1945 | 11 | 216th |
| 1959 | 29 | 173rd |
| 1972 | 39 | 102nd |
| 1985 | 573 | 9th |
| 1998 | 418 | 11th |
| 2012 | 114 | 78th |
| 2025 | 44 | 198th |
Its rank among boys names in Washington climbed from 212th in 1921 to 198th in 2025.
The most babies named Nicholas in Washington in a single year was 632, in 1989. Its best showing was 6th among boys names in 1993.
Across the country, Nicholas reached its best rank of #1 in Rhode Island (1996). See Nicholas in every state →
How popular is Nicholas in Washington?
Nicholas was the 198th most popular boys name in Washington in 2025, with 44 babies named Nicholas that year. Since 1921, Washington families have named 16,608 babies Nicholas.
How many babies are named Nicholas in Washington?
In 2025, 44 babies were named Nicholas in Washington. The most babies named Nicholas in Washington in a single year was 632, in 1989.
What is the rank of Nicholas in Washington?
Nicholas ranked 198th among boys names in Washington in 2025. Its best showing was 6th among boys names in 1993.
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.