Boys name · Washington
Nicholas in Washington
In SSA data for Washington, 16,608 babies are named Nicholas across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1921. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #198 most popular boys name, with 44 born.
Popularity over time
Nicholas in Washington, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1921 | 6 | #212 |
| 1945 | 11 | #216 |
| 1959 | 29 | #173 |
| 1972 | 39 | #102 |
| 1985 | 573 | #9 |
| 1998 | 418 | #11 |
| 2012 | 114 | #78 |
| 2025 | 44 | #198 |
No year in Washington had more Nicholas births than 1989, when 632 were born. Nicholas's highest rank in Washington was #6, set in 1993.
Its rank among boys names in Washington ran from #6 in 1993 to #251 in 1961, starting at #212 in 1921 and ending at #198 in 2025.
Nationally, Nicholas's strongest state was Rhode Island, where it hit #1 in 1996. See Nicholas in every state →
How popular is Nicholas in Washington?
In SSA data for Washington, 16,608 babies are named Nicholas across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1921. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #198 most popular boys name, with 44 born.
How many babies are named Nicholas in Washington?
Washington recorded 44 births of babies named Nicholas in 2025.
What is the rank of Nicholas in Washington?
Nicholas ranked #198 among boys names in Washington in 2025.
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.