Boys name · Wisconsin
Nicholas in Wisconsin
Nicholas was the 161st most popular boys name in Wisconsin in 2025, with 40 babies named Nicholas that year. Since 1912, Wisconsin families have named 21,675 babies Nicholas.
Popularity over time
Nicholas in Wisconsin, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 7 | 166th |
| 1928 | 7 | 283rd |
| 1944 | 18 | 156th |
| 1960 | 42 | 140th |
| 1977 | 246 | 35th |
| 1993 | 682 | 5th |
| 2009 | 144 | 56th |
| 2025 | 40 | 161st |
Its rank among boys names in Wisconsin climbed from 166th in 1912 to 161st in 2025.
The most babies named Nicholas in Wisconsin in a single year was 916, in 1979. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 1996.
Across the country, Nicholas reached its best rank of #1 in Rhode Island (1996). See Nicholas in every state →
How popular is Nicholas in Wisconsin?
Nicholas was the 161st most popular boys name in Wisconsin in 2025, with 40 babies named Nicholas that year. Since 1912, Wisconsin families have named 21,675 babies Nicholas.
How many babies are named Nicholas in Wisconsin?
In 2025, 40 babies were named Nicholas in Wisconsin. The most babies named Nicholas in Wisconsin in a single year was 916, in 1979.
What is the rank of Nicholas in Wisconsin?
Nicholas ranked 161st among boys names in Wisconsin in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 1996.
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.